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Selbyville, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19975

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

8,253
117/sq mi
$88,568
Median income
$462,700
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19975 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19975 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.5 square miles in Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware. The area is home to 8,253 residents, producing a population density of 117 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 19975 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19975 sits at $88,568 (1% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $60,340. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $462,700 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19975 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sussex County, so you can benchmark 19975 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 19975

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19975.

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 19975, Selbyville, 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

8,253

Population

70.5

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19975?

59.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$88,568

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$60,340

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19975 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,568 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,021

Total Housing Units

5,085

Occupied Units

3,936

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$462,700

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,037

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19975 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.0% 168
2020 +10.4% 186
2021 +14.0% 212
2022 +13.3% 240
2024 — 260

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 19975, employing approximately 4,410 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,687,000.

276

Businesses

4,410

Employees

$203.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 18.1%
Construction 34 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 34 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 18 6.5%
Manufacturing 11 4.0%
Wholesale trade 10 3.6%
Finance and insurance 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%
Information 3 1.1%

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 19975 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 19975 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 19975 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 19975 ranks #8 of 9 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
21813 Bishopville, MD 2,852 3.1 mi
19945 Frankford, DE 6,862 3.8 mi
19967 Millville, DE 354 5.5 mi
21862 Showell, MD 106 5.7 mi
19944 Fenwick Island, DE 620 6.5 mi
19939 Dagsboro, DE 5,979 6.8 mi
19970 Ocean View, DE 6,170 7.6 mi
21872 Whaleyville, MD 718 7.4 mi
21842 Ocean City, MD 11,089 8.1 mi
19930 Bethany Beach, DE 2,768 8.2 mi

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Pop: 24,601
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Pop: 23,838
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Pop: 19,650
19963 standard
Milford, DE
Pop: 19,206
19947 standard
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Pop: 18,799
19956 standard
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Pop: 15,500

Related Areas

Sussex County Selbyville, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19975 in? ▼
ZIP code 19975 (Selbyville) 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 19975? ▼
ZIP code 19975 in Selbyville, DE has a population of 8,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19975? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19975 is $88,568, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19975? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19975 is $462,700, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19975? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19975 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19975? ▼
ZIP code 19975 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 4,410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19975? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19975 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19975? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19975 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 19975? ▼
In ZIP code 19975, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 19975? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19975 is 25.8 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 19975? ▼
In ZIP code 19975, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19975? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19975 is 4.4% 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 Selbyville, DE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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