19947 ZIP Code
Georgetown, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19947 |
| City/Town: | Georgetown |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,513 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,635 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,414 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,941 |
| Median Home Value: | $274,500 |
| Land Area: | 119.2 sq miles
308.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6703, -75.4047 |
Population Information (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,513 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,979 | 56.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,534 | 43.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,430 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,042 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,535 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,386 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,252 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,427 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,522 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,099 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,340 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,198 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,115 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 991 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 176 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $274,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,151 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,941 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,495 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 446 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,447 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,048 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,868 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,332 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,506 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,188 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,899 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,585 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,445 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 913 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19947 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,635 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,454 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,223 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,414 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,390 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,254 | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 121 | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,776 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,948 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 936 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,712 | 70.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,931 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 293 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 397 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,695 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,485 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,763 | 14.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,533 | 33.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,129 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 266 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,138 | 26.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19947 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 193 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 286 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 580 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 472 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 903 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,297 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 865 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,217 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 379 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 303 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19947 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,577 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,031 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 367 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19947 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 236 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,172 | 14.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 995 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,012 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 382 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 245 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,042 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,266 | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 873 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 403 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 387 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,357 | 78.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,783 | 50.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,497 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,835 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19947 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,820 | 74.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,193 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,990 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 332 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 117 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 952 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19947 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,983 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 189 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 134 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 458 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 118 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 185 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 795 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19947 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 122 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,067 | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,336 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 850 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 914 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 918 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 302 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 744 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 177 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 511 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19947 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 378 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,710 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,453 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,106 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 221 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19947 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 455 | 7.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,246 | 19.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,960 | 61.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 559 | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 173 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19947 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 233 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,765 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,329 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,168 | 33.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19947 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 418 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 255 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 631 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,177 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,382 | 31.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 515 | 11.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19947 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,519 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,151 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.38 |
Households (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,495 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,428 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,504 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,022 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,591 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,401 | 37.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,220 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19947 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,664 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,480 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,885 | 44.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 325 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 737 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,628 | 18.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19947 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,010 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 68 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,836 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,179 | 29.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 727 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,605 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,021 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,192 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,033 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 110 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,005 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 918 | 45.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19947 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,485 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,552 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 689 | 44.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 790 | 50.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 452 | 29.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19947 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,560 | 79.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,953 | 2764.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,953 | 2764.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,953 | 2764.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 158 | 110.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 84 | 58.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,525 | 2465.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19947 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,083 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,081 | 66.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,002 | 33.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,294 | 29.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 612 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19947 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,495 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,848 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Georgetown, DE19947