Zip code 19958: Lewes, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19958
19958 is a suburban zip code in Lewes, Delaware (Sussex County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 31,938 people live here, or 676 per square mile. The median resident is 62.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $97,197 a year, 20% above the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $534,600, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,555 a month.
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 19958 compares
- Median age62.199thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.66th of 63 in DE
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%6th of 63 in DE
- Housing vacancy25.9%97thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%9th of 62 in DE
- 94thU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%10th of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$66,26989thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,3758th of 62 in DE
- 87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%24th of 62 in DE
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%18th of 63 in DE
- Work from home23.6%86thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%13th of 63 in DE
- Healthcare workers12.3%83rdU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%13th of 63 in DE
- 79thU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%11th of 62 in DE
- 78thU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44911th of 61 in DE
- Median home value$534,60077thU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,0006th of 61 in DE
- Median household income$97,19769thU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95417th of 61 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$56,17169thU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12717th of 62 in DE
- Broadband access93.8%64thU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%23rd of 62 in DE
- Tech workers3.7%64thU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%25th of 63 in DE
- Government workers15.1%60thU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%29th of 63 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,55559thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40113th of 56 in DE
- 54thU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%27th of 61 in DE
- Population31,93853rdU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19111th of 63 in DE
- Average commute25.5 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min38th of 61 in DE
- 40thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%30th of 63 in DE
- Population density676/sq mi37thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi30th of 63 in DE
- 30thU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%43rd of 63 in DE
- 19thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%42nd of 62 in DE
- Diversity index23.316thU.S. 61.4 · DE 6053rd of 63 in DE
- Uninsured rate3.1%13thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%50th of 63 in DE
- Residents under 1811.6%4thU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%55th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19958 | Sussex | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.1 | 51.9 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 6th of 63 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 42.4% | 30.2% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 6th of 63 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.9% | 29.9% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 9th of 62 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.9% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 10th of 63 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $66,269 | $46,684 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 8th of 62 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84% | 81.6% | 73% | 65.2% | 24th of 62 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 18th of 63 | |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 13.4% | 15% | 15.1% | 13th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.3% | 10.3% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 13th of 63 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.1% | 33% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 11th of 62 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.474 | 0.457 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 11th of 61 | |
| Median home value | $534,600 | $382,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 6th of 61 | |
| Median household income | $97,197 | $81,497 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 17th of 61 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,171 | $44,465 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 17th of 62 | |
| Broadband access | 93.8% | 91.5% | 92.4% | 91% | 23rd of 62 | |
| Tech workers | 3.7% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 25th of 63 | |
| Government workers | 15.1% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 29th of 63 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,555 | $1,238 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 13th of 56 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.7% | 53.5% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 27th of 61 | |
| Population | 31,938 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 11th of 63 | |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 27.3 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 38th of 61 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.4% | 8.4% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 30th of 63 | |
| Population density | 676/sq mi | 273/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 30th of 63 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 43rd of 63 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 42nd of 62 | |
| Diversity index | 23.3 | 45.2 | 60 | 61.4 | 53rd of 63 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.1% | 7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 50th of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.6% | 18.1% | 20.7% | 22% | 55th 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
- White87%
- Black3%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,233
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 65%
- Married couples
- 56.8%
- Living alone
- 28.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 20,545
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Vacant
- 25.9%
- Median year built
- 2003
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.8%
- Home value to income
- 5.5× (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 | 19958 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,560 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,654 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,172 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,231 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,000 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 23.9%
- Households with broadband
- 93.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.5%
- No internet access
- 4%
- Without health insurance
- 3.1%
- Limited-English households
- 1.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lewes
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- Center point
- 38.7287° N, 75.1685° W
- Land area
- 47 sq mi
- Water area
- 8.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lewes9% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19958
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19969 | Nassau, DE · PO box | 1.9 mi | — |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 4.4 mi | $102,146 |
| 19951 | Harbeson, DE | 5.6 mi | $95,546 |
| 19968 | Milton, DE | 7.1 mi | $87,163 |
| 19939 | Dagsboro, DE | 11 mi | $89,806 |
| 19966 | Millsboro, DE | 12 mi | $78,305 |
| 19970 | Ocean View, DE | 13 mi | $94,103 |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach, DE | 13 mi | $125,491 |
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 13 mi | $98,301 |
| 19947 | Georgetown, DE | 13 mi | $71,229 |
| 19941 | Ellendale, DE | 15 mi | $75,139 |
| 19960 | Lincoln, DE | 15 mi | $67,200 |
Zip codes like 19958 elsewhere
Questions about 19958
What city is zip code 19958?
19958 is assigned to Lewes, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19958 in?
19958 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of 19958?
About 31,938 people live in 19958, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19958 in?
19958 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19958?
The median household income in 19958 is $97,197.
What zip codes are near 19958?
The closest zip codes to 19958 are 19969, 19971, 19951, 19968, 19939.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19958, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.