Zip code 19950: Greenwood, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19950
19950 is a small-town zip code in Greenwood, Delaware (Sussex County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 7,918 people live here, or 109 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $75,305 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $292,900, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,305 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 19950 compares
- Median age44.985thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.625th of 63 in DE
- Veterans8.2%79thU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%27th of 63 in DE
- 71stU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%19th of 61 in DE
- 70thU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%22nd of 63 in DE
- Homeownership rate75.4%67thU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%38th of 62 in DE
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%34th of 63 in DE
- Uninsured rate7.8%58thU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%16th of 63 in DE
- Work from home11.9%46thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%37th of 63 in DE
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%38th of 63 in DE
- Government workers13.2%46thU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%36th of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$38,42745thU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,37537th of 62 in DE
- Average commute25.3 min45thU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min40th of 61 in DE
- Median household income$75,30544thU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95442nd of 61 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,30544thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40135th of 56 in DE
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%38th of 63 in DE
- Median home value$292,90042ndU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00042nd of 61 in DE
- Broadband access90.9%40thU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%41st of 62 in DE
- Housing vacancy5.5%38thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%39th of 62 in DE
- 37thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%35th of 63 in DE
- Diversity index36.932ndU.S. 61.4 · DE 6044th of 63 in DE
- Residents under 1819.8%30thU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%37th of 63 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$41,00924thU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12751st of 62 in DE
- 24thU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44940th of 61 in DE
- Poverty rate6.1%19thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%40th of 62 in DE
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%50th of 62 in DE
- 19thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%49th of 63 in DE
- Population density109/sq mi14thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi63rd of 63 in DE
- Population7,91812thU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19139th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19950 | Sussex | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 51.9 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 25th of 63 | |
| Veterans | 8.2% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 27th of 63 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 56.3% | 53.5% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 19th of 61 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.1% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 22nd of 63 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 81.6% | 73% | 65.2% | 38th of 62 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.3% | 30.2% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 34th of 63 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.8% | 7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 16th of 63 | |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 13.4% | 15% | 15.1% | 37th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 38th of 63 | |
| Government workers | 13.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 36th of 63 | |
| Per capita income | $38,427 | $46,684 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 37th of 62 | |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 27.3 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 40th of 61 | |
| Median household income | $75,305 | $81,497 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 42nd of 61 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,305 | $1,238 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 35th of 56 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 38th of 63 | |
| Median home value | $292,900 | $382,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 42nd of 61 | |
| Broadband access | 90.9% | 91.5% | 92.4% | 91% | 41st of 62 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.5% | 29.9% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 39th of 62 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.7% | 8.4% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 35th of 63 | |
| Diversity index | 36.9 | 45.2 | 60 | 61.4 | 44th of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.8% | 18.1% | 20.7% | 22% | 37th of 63 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,009 | $44,465 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 51st of 62 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.405 | 0.457 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 40th of 61 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6.1% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 40th of 62 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.3% | 33% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 50th of 62 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 49th of 63 | |
| Population density | 109/sq mi | 273/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 63rd of 63 | |
| Population | 7,918 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 39th of 63 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White78%
- Black10%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,250
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 62.8%
- Married couples
- 50.2%
- Living alone
- 28.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,438
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 56.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 19950 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,067 | $74,888 |
| Service | $31,075 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,634 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $39,090 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,786 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.3%
- Households with broadband
- 90.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.3%
- No internet access
- 7.8%
- Without health insurance
- 7.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Greenwood
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- Center point
- 38.8184° N, 75.5967° W
- Land area
- 72 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
19950 spans 2 counties
- Sussex County76% of land
- Kent County24% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Greenwood1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19950
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19933 | Bridgeville, DE | 5.9 mi | $60,703 |
| 19952 | Harrington, DE | 6.8 mi | $76,791 |
| 19954 | Houston, DE | 6.8 mi | $60,345 |
| 19941 | Ellendale, DE | 9.3 mi | $75,139 |
| 19960 | Lincoln, DE | 10 mi | $67,200 |
| 21632 | Federalsburg, MD | 11 mi | $61,316 |
| 21629 | Denton, MD | 13 mi | $73,956 |
| 19973 | Seaford, DE | 13 mi | $64,387 |
| 19943 | Felton, DE | 13 mi | $73,925 |
| 21639 | Greensboro, MD | 14 mi | $62,772 |
| 19947 | Georgetown, DE | 15 mi | $71,229 |
| 19963 | Milford, DE | 15 mi | $71,108 |
Zip codes like 19950 elsewhere
Questions about 19950
What city is zip code 19950?
19950 is assigned to Greenwood, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19950 in?
19950 is mostly in Sussex County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 19950?
About 7,918 people live in 19950, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19950 in?
19950 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19950?
The median household income in 19950 is $75,305.
What zip codes are near 19950?
The closest zip codes to 19950 are 19933, 19952, 19954, 19941, 19960.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19950, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.