Zip code 19963: Milford, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19963
19963 is a small-town zip code in Milford, Delaware (Sussex County), covering 105 sq mi of land. About 23,500 people live here, or 224 per square mile. The median resident is 42.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $71,108 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $322,500, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,254 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 19963 compares
- Veterans10.2%90thU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%14th of 63 in DE
- 85thU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%24th of 63 in DE
- Government workers19.6%83rdU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%17th of 63 in DE
- Median age42.775thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.627th of 63 in DE
- Healthcare workers10.9%70thU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%21st of 63 in DE
- Housing vacancy9.6%69thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%20th of 62 in DE
- Diversity index56.464thU.S. 61.4 · DE 6021st of 63 in DE
- 62ndU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%24th of 63 in DE
- Residents under 1823.3%61stU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%16th of 63 in DE
- Poverty rate11.9%55thU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%18th of 62 in DE
- 51stU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%18th of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$39,35948thU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,37534th of 62 in DE
- Median home value$322,50048thU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00031st of 61 in DE
- Homeownership rate67.6%48thU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%48th of 62 in DE
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%31st of 61 in DE
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44923rd of 61 in DE
- Average commute25.5 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min39th of 61 in DE
- 43rdU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%33rd of 62 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,25440thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40138th of 56 in DE
- Population23,50037thU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19117th of 63 in DE
- Median household income$71,10837thU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95448th of 61 in DE
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%37th of 63 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$44,08937thU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12742nd of 62 in DE
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%45th of 63 in DE
- Broadband access88.7%27thU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%50th of 62 in DE
- Uninsured rate4.5%27thU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%38th of 63 in DE
- Work from home8.5%25thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%48th of 63 in DE
- Population density224/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi48th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19963 | Sussex | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 10.2% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 14th of 63 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.5% | 30.2% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 24th of 63 | |
| Government workers | 19.6% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 17th of 63 | |
| Median age | 42.7 | 51.9 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 27th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 21st of 63 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.6% | 29.9% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 20th of 62 | |
| Diversity index | 56.4 | 45.2 | 60 | 61.4 | 21st of 63 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.3% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 24th of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.3% | 18.1% | 20.7% | 22% | 16th of 63 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 18th of 62 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.1% | 8.4% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 18th of 63 | |
| Per capita income | $39,359 | $46,684 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 34th of 62 | |
| Median home value | $322,500 | $382,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 31st of 61 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.6% | 81.6% | 73% | 65.2% | 48th of 62 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.9% | 53.5% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 31st of 61 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.431 | 0.457 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 23rd of 61 | |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 27.3 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 39th of 61 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 33% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 33rd of 62 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,254 | $1,238 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 38th of 56 | |
| Population | 23,500 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 17th of 63 | |
| Median household income | $71,108 | $81,497 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 48th of 61 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 37th of 63 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,089 | $44,465 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 42nd of 62 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 45th of 63 | |
| Broadband access | 88.7% | 91.5% | 92.4% | 91% | 50th of 62 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.5% | 7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 38th of 63 | |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 13.4% | 15% | 15.1% | 48th of 63 | |
| Population density | 224/sq mi | 273/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 48th 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
- White62%
- Black18%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,880
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 60.3%
- Married couples
- 39.9%
- Living alone
- 34.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.2%
- 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
- 10,933
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.2%
- Home value to income
- 4.5× (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 | 19963 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,025 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,634 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,188 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,024 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,349 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.5%
- Households with broadband
- 88.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.4%
- No internet access
- 9.8%
- Without health insurance
- 4.5%
- Limited-English households
- 3.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Milford
- State
- Delaware
- County
- Sussex County
- Center point
- 38.9432° N, 75.3626° W
- Land area
- 105 sq mi
- Water area
- 8.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
19963 spans 2 counties
- Sussex County50% of land
- Kent County50% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Milford9% of zip
- Slaughter Beach1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19963
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19960 | Lincoln, DE | 6.8 mi | $67,200 |
| 19946 | Frederica, DE | 7.9 mi | $80,459 |
| 19954 | Houston, DE | 9.1 mi | $60,345 |
| 19941 | Ellendale, DE | 11 mi | $75,139 |
| 19962 | Magnolia, DE | 11 mi | $104,260 |
| 19968 | Milton, DE | 12 mi | $87,163 |
| 19903 | Dover, DE · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 19952 | Harrington, DE | 14 mi | $76,791 |
| 19979 | Viola, DE | 14 mi | $72,361 |
| 19943 | Felton, DE | 14 mi | $73,925 |
| 19902 | Dover Afb, DE | 14 mi | — |
| 19980 | Woodside, DE | 14 mi | $85,272 |
Zip codes like 19963 elsewhere
Questions about 19963
What city is zip code 19963?
19963 is assigned to Milford, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19963 in?
19963 is mostly in Sussex County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 19963?
About 23,500 people live in 19963, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19963 in?
19963 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19963?
The median household income in 19963 is $71,108.
What zip codes are near 19963?
The closest zip codes to 19963 are 19960, 19946, 19954, 19941, 19962.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19963, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.