ZIP Code 19968, DE
Living in 19968
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute49
Public Transit6
Affordability49
Public Safety85
Airports87
Hospitals47
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$293kMedian Home Value-$39k (2010–19)
47%Built 2000 or Later
$831Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas32%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 19968
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in 19968
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19968
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 19968, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 19968, DE
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
2 miles, N
The Jefferson School
5 miles, SW
Geneva Academy
7 miles, NW
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19968, DE
Wesley College
30 miles, NW
Delaware State University
32 miles, NW
Salisbury University
34 miles, SW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
45 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19968, DE
Beebe Medical Center
8 miles, E
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
8 miles, SW
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
10 miles, NW
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19968, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
61 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
76 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
94 miles, W