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Zip Code 19958 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    19,356
  • Density
    395 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $325,000
  • Med. Rent
    $1,108

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 19958 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#751 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Occupied-to-vacant Homes Ratio 1:0.74
#942 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 83.98%
#2,049 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 15141
#2,388 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Females 53.59%
#2,825 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 325000

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 19958 is 19,356 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.15 | Zip Code 19958 land area is 49.0619 sq. miles | Population density is 394.52 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 56
Median Age - Male 55.8
Median Age - Female 56.1

Median age of zip code 19958 is 34.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 50.5% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 19958 is 41.6% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 55.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 19958 median age is 29.3% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 45.7% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 17690
Black or African American population 966
Asian population 379
American Indian and Alaska Native population 111
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 1
Other population 43

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.4% Dutch 1.6%
English 18.8% French No Basque 2.8%
French Canadian 0.7% German 17.7%
Greek 0.3% Hungarian 0.5%
Irish 19.1% Italian 7.7%
Lithuanian 0.6% Norwegian 0.8%
Polish 4.8% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.6% Scotch-Irish 2.4%
Scottish 3.2% Slovak 0.2%
Subsaharan African 0.1% Swedish 0.4%
Swiss 0.3% Ukrainian 0.7%
USA 8.7% Welsh 1.6%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 11.5%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 5435
Married couples 81.38%
Other couples 18.62%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 15.16% 26.77%
$30,000 and $50,000 19.23% 19.24%
$50,000 and $100,000 34.35% 31.08%
$100,000 and $200,000 23.59% 17.57%
$200,000 or more 7.67% 5.33%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 95.6%
Spanish language 1.66%
Other European language 1.17%
Asian language 1.55%
Other language 0.01%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 8706
Detached housing units 71.02%
Attached housing units 5.12%
2 units 0.2%
3 - 4 units 2.41%
5 - 9 units 1.27%
10 - 19 units 2.52%
20 - 49 units 1.08%
50 or more units 0.94%
Mobile homes 15.12%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.32%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 92.88%
Use public transportation 0.47%
Use Motorcycle 0.54%
Use bicycle 0.04%
Walk to work 1.46%
Work at home 4.62%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 1.57%
Attend Public School 10.19%
Attend college undergraduate program 3.2%
Attent graduate studies 1.05%
Not enrolled in school 83.98%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.71%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 8.31%
High school diploma 29.66%
Some college, no degree 24.13%
Associate degree 10.24%
Bachelor's degree 21.48%
Graduate or professional degree 3.46%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 676
Retail Trade 115
Health Care and Social Assistance 101
Construction 79
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 70
Accommodation and Food Services 62
Other Services (except Public Administration) 58
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 48
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 37
Finance and Insurance 30
Wholesale Trade 20
Transportation and Warehousing 14
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 13
Information 11
Manufacturing 10
Educational Services 5
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Utilities 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 57.5%
Housing vacant 42.5%
Housing occupied by owner 85.45%
Housing occupied by tenant 14.55%
Total Rented Units 1267
Median Contract Gross Rent $908
Median Gross Rent $1,108
Median Home Value $325,000

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 19958 median gross rent is 22.03% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 15141
Detached housing units 58.11%
Attached housing units 5.96%
2 units 0.46%
3 - 4 units 1.39%
5 - 9 units 3.78%
10 - 19 units 3.87%
20 - 49 units 2.09%
50 or more units 0.54%
Mobile homes 23.62%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.18%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $6,479,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $4,017,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,462,000

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Zip Codes Near 19958

Zip Code City County Distance
19933 Bridgeville Sussex 0.41 ml
19947 Georgetown Sussex 1.61 ml
19940 Delmar Sussex 1.62 ml
19971 Rehoboth Beach Sussex 1.78 ml
19968 Milton Sussex 2.57 ml
19941 Ellendale Sussex 2.72 ml
19956 Laurel Sussex 2.9 ml
19973 Seaford Sussex 2.96 ml
19966 Millsboro Sussex 4.26 ml
19963 Milford Sussex 4.93 ml