ZIP Code 19971, DE
Living in 19971
Bikeability35
Walkability22
Commute58
Public Transit15
Affordability33
Public Safety86
Airports84
Hospitals50
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$408kMedian Home Value+$3.5k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$471 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas30%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas16%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 19971
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in 19971
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19971
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 19971, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 19971, DE
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
7 miles, NW
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
13 miles, NW
Lighthouse Christian School
14 miles, SW
The Jefferson School
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19971, DE
Salisbury University
37 miles, SW
Wesley College
41 miles, NW
Delaware State University
42 miles, NW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19971, DE
Beebe Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
17 miles, W
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
21 miles, NW
Atlantic General Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19971, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
60 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
82 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
106 miles, W