19956 ZIP Code – Laurel, Delaware
19956 is a ZIP code serving Laurel, Delaware in Sussex County with a population of approximately 15,822 residents. The median household income of $53,633 is below the Delaware average and below the national average. At $209,300, median home values run below the national average, with 67.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $928 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.5, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 19931, 19940, 21875.
ZIP Code 19956 Data
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ZIP 19956 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19956 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $209k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $928 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.7% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19931 – Bethel
- 19940 – Delmar
- 21875 – Delmar
- 19973 – Seaford
- 21861 – Sharptown
- 19947 – Georgetown
- 21801 – Salisbury
- 21849 – Parsonsburg
- 19933 – Bridgeville
- 21837 – Mardela Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19931 | BETHEL | 376 | $90,250 |
| 19940 | DELMAR | 6,818 | $61,750 |
| 21875 | DELMAR | 7,446 | $69,362 |
| 19973 | SEAFORD | 26,070 | $61,849 |
| 21861 | SHARPTOWN | 776 | $83,125 |