Milford, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19963

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

19,206
70/sq mi
$71,108
Median income
$322,500
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19963 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 276.3 square miles in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware. The area is home to 19,206 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 19963 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19963 sits at $71,108 (21% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $39,359. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $322,500 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,254 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 19963 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 19963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19963.

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 19963, Milford, 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

19,206

Population

276.3

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19963?

42.7

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 18.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$71,108

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$39,359

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19963 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,108 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,933

Total Housing Units

9,880

Occupied Units

1,053

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$322,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,254

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19963 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 180
2021 +13.7% 204
2022 +20.3% 246
2023 +3.0% 253
2024 +9.5% 277

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 641 business establishments in ZIP 19963, employing approximately 11,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $584,187,000.

641

Businesses

11,326

Employees

$584.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 114 17.8%
Retail trade 108 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 73 11.4%
Construction 71 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 56 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 6.4%
Finance and insurance 28 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.1%
Wholesale trade 23 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.0%
Information 18 2.8%
Manufacturing 12 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.9%

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 19963 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 19963 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 19963 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 19963 ranks #4 of 6 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
19960 Lincoln, DE 6,295 6.3 mi
19946 Frederica, DE 4,420 7.8 mi
19954 Houston, DE 1,464 7.9 mi
19941 Ellendale, DE 2,522 10.0 mi
19962 Magnolia, DE 10,206 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19963 in?
ZIP code 19963 (Milford) 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 19963?
ZIP code 19963 in Milford, DE has a population of 19,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19963?
The median household income in ZIP 19963 is $71,108, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19963?
The median home value in ZIP 19963 is $322,500, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19963?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19963 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19963?
ZIP code 19963 has 641 business establishments employing approximately 11,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19963?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19963 are: Health care and social assistance (114), Retail trade (108), Other services (except public administration) (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19963?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19963 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 19963?
In ZIP code 19963, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 19963?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19963 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 19963?
In ZIP code 19963, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19963?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19963 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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