19970 ZIP Code – Ocean View, Delaware
19970 is a ZIP code serving Ocean View, Delaware in Sussex County with a population of approximately 7,639 residents. The median household income is $88,739 — near the Delaware average and above the national average. At $450,300, median home values run well above the national average, with 91.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,463 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.3%, well below the national average. About 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 62.9, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 19967, 19930, 19939.
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ZIP 19970 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19970 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,639 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $88k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $450k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,463 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.9 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.9% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19967 – Millville
- 19930 – Bethany Beach
- 19939 – Dagsboro
- 19944 – Fenwick Island
- 19975 – Selbyville
- 19945 – Frankford
- 19971 – Rehoboth Beach
- 21813 – Bishopville
- 19966 – Millsboro
- 21842 – Ocean City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19967 | MILLVILLE | 2,050 | $91,763 |
| 19930 | BETHANY BEACH | 2,878 | $116,736 |
| 19939 | DAGSBORO | 7,668 | $84,673 |
| 19944 | FENWICK ISLAND | 582 | $100,357 |
| 19975 | SELBYVILLE | 9,693 | $80,538 |