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 High-density area
- $88,568
- Median income Above-median income area
- $462,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware, home to 8,253 residents across 70.5 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19975 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,568 (1% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,340. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $462,700 (22% above the average Delaware ZIP), while 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,037.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sussex County, so 19975 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19975
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selbyville, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19975.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 19975?
59.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
7.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$60,340
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19975 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Selbyville, DE household income vs. every Delaware ZIP code
Median household income among 61 reporting Delaware ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,568 Top 43% higher than 57% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,021housing units
9,021
Total Housing Units
5,085
Occupied Units
3,936
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$462,700
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19975 vs 21813 →
ZIP 19975 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21842
Ocean City (21842)
11,089 residents
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
8,253 residents
- 19945
Frankford (19945)
6,862 residents
- 19970
Ocean View (19970)
6,170 residents
- 19939
Dagsboro (19939)
5,979 residents
- 21813 2,852
Bishopville (21813)
2,852 residents
- 19930 2,768
Bethany Beach (19930)
2,768 residents
- 21872 718
Whaleyville (21872)
718 residents
- 19944 620
Fenwick Island (19944)
620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19975 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19975 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19930
Bethany Beach (19930)
$125,491 median income
- 21813
Bishopville (21813)
$121,472 median income
- 19944
Fenwick Island (19944)
$121,250 median income
- 21872
Whaleyville (21872)
$117,888 median income
- 19967
Millville (19967)
$98,301 median income
- 19970
Ocean View (19970)
$94,103 median income
- 19939
Dagsboro (19939)
$89,806 median income
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
$88,568 median income
- 19945
Frankford (19945)
$87,638 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19975, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,253 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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