19956 ZIP Code
Laurel, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19956 |
| City/Town: | Laurel |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,822 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,633 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,467 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,593 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,300 |
| Land Area: | 100.4 sq miles
260.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5476, -75.5382 |
Population Information (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,822 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,274 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,548 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 962 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 959 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,686 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 989 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 865 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,991 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,912 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,786 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 929 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,047 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,748 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 781 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 167 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $928 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,593 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,056 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 537 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,959 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,097 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,361 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 421 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,317 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,082 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,031 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 906 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,090 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 514 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19956 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,633 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,646 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,623 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,467 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,144 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,785 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 359 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,754 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,466 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 679 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 616 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,098 | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,145 | 19.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 147 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 33 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 352 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,022 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,014 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,724 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 188 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 221 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,315 | 8.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19956 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 435 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 405 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 445 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 734 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 825 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,084 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 737 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 874 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 132 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19956 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,487 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 507 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 81 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 108 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 471 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19956 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 421 | 6.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 702 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 595 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 688 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 592 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 66 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 590 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 706 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,215 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 573 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 308 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 237 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.9% | 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 (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,752 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,419 | 53.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,449 | 53.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,070 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19956 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,642 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,963 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,663 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 200 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,390 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19956 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,461 | 67.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 197 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 113 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 159 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 267 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 96 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,225 | 18.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19956 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 85 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 298 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,277 | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,227 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 512 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,283 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 408 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 513 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 285 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 705 | 10.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19956 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 136 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 196 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,635 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,507 | 53.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 985 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 134 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19956 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 635 | 10.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 997 | 16.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,265 | 53.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 878 | 14.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 206 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19956 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 241 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,054 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,108 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,653 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19956 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 254 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 422 | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 853 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,057 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 893 | 22.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 121 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19956 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,400 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $413 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $928 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,056 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,621 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 651 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 899 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,024 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,148 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,946 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19956 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,513 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,688 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,954 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 149 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 642 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,037 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19956 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,047 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 202 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 164 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,023 | 50.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,123 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 535 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,477 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,022 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,822 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,395 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 143 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,129 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,123 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19956 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,742 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,862 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 811 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 950 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 936 | 50.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 101 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19956 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,791 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,031 | 1108.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,031 | 1108.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,031 | 1108.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 61 | 65.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 932 | 1002.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 25.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19956 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,860 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,173 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,687 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,514 | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 143 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19956 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,056 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,515 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Laurel, DE19956