19947 ZIP Code – Georgetown, Delaware
ZIP code 19947 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Georgetown, Delaware, within Sussex County with a population of approximately 19,513 residents. At $65,635, the median household income here runs below the Delaware average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $274,500 is near the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,151 is near the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 11.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 37.1, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 19951, 19941, 19966.
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ZIP 19947 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19947 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $274k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,151 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19951 – Harbeson
- 19941 – Ellendale
- 19966 – Millsboro
- 19968 – Milton
- 19956 – Laurel
- 19933 – Bridgeville
- 19960 – Lincoln
- 19973 – Seaford
- 19939 – Dagsboro
- 19958 – Lewes
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19951 | HARBESON | 2,173 | $90,162 |
| 19941 | ELLENDALE | 3,109 | $64,261 |
| 19966 | MILLSBORO | 32,513 | $71,577 |
| 19968 | MILTON | 15,125 | $77,454 |
| 19956 | LAUREL | 15,822 | $53,633 |