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Lewes, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19958

Sussex County, Delaware — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,650
155/sq mi
$97,197
Median income
$534,600
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewes pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19958 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19958 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.1 square miles in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. The area is home to 19,650 residents, producing a population density of 155 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19958 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19958 sits at $97,197 (8% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $66,269. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $534,600 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,555 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19958 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 19958 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19958

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19958.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19958, Lewes, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,650

Population

127.1

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19958?

62.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$97,197

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$66,269

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19958 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,197 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,545

Total Housing Units

15,233

Occupied Units

5,312

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$534,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,555

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19958 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 220
2021 +10.6% 243
2022 +11.5% 271
2023 +14.3% 310
2024 +3.0% 319

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,261 business establishments in ZIP 19958, employing approximately 12,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $829,124,000.

1,261

Businesses

12,658

Employees

$829.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 305 24.2%
Health care and social assistance 141 11.2%
Retail trade 126 10.0%
Construction 101 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 91 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 83 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 5.0%
Information 58 4.6%
Wholesale trade 55 4.4%
Finance and insurance 52 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.2%
Manufacturing 24 1.9%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%
Industries not classified 5 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19958 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19958 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19958 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19958 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19971 Rehoboth Beach, DE 12,385 4.5 mi
19951 Harbeson, DE 1,733 5.5 mi
19968 Milton, DE 9,549 7.4 mi
19966 Millsboro, DE 24,601 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sussex County

19966 standard
Millsboro, DE
Pop: 24,601
19973 standard
Seaford, DE
Pop: 23,838
19963 standard
Milford, DE
Pop: 19,206
19947 standard
Georgetown, DE
Pop: 18,799
19956 standard
Laurel, DE
Pop: 15,500
19971 standard
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Pop: 12,385

Related Areas

Sussex County Lewes, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19958 in? ▼
ZIP code 19958 (Lewes) is located in Sussex County, Delaware. Sussex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sussex-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19958? ▼
ZIP code 19958 in Lewes, DE has a population of 19,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19958? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19958 is $97,197, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19958? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19958 is $534,600, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19958? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19958 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19958? ▼
ZIP code 19958 has 1,261 business establishments employing approximately 12,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19958? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19958 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Health care and social assistance (141), Retail trade (126). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19958? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19958 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19958? ▼
In ZIP code 19958, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19958? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19958 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19958? ▼
In ZIP code 19958, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19958? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19958 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lewes, DE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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