19958 ZIP Code
Lewes, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19958 |
| City/Town: | Lewes |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,761 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,772 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,858 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,534 |
| Median Home Value: | $448,700 |
| Land Area: | 47.3 sq miles
122.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7287, -75.1685 |
Population Information (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,761 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,743 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,018 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 62.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 602 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,048 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 966 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 787 | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 811 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,219 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,430 | 8.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,304 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,030 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,591 | 12.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,243 | 25.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,795 | 13.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 935 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $448,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,577 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,534 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,717 | 74.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,817 | 26.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,426 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,291 | 16.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,547 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 380 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 960 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,445 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,528 | 14.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,481 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,175 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,578 | 22.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19958 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,772 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,589 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,011 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,858 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,805 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,492 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 313 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,157 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,888 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,827 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 726 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,845 | 89.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 671 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 507 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 320 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,377 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 979 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,082 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 189 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 146 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 701 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19958 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 483 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,024 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 785 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,269 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,625 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,130 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,454 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,322 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,313 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19958 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,619 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 475 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,824 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19958 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 136 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 828 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 864 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 312 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,488 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 399 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 136 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 791 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,436 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,996 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,131 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 454 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 521 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,715 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,435 | 71.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,401 | 53.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 830 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19958 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,794 | 56.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,903 | 57.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,135 | 52.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 794 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 164 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,198 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19958 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,477 | 67.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,185 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 201 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 192 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,002 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 752 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 485 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,214 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19958 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 538 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,459 | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,903 | 26.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,810 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,596 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,676 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 424 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 497 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 70 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 561 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19958 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 274 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,115 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,082 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,966 | 21.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 953 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19958 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,777 | 27.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,507 | 18.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,668 | 48.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 440 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 109 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 157 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19958 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 507 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,723 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,143 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,344 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19958 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 642 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 293 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 203 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,557 | 13.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,091 | 35.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,831 | 33.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 651 | 5.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19958 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,020 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,577 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,717 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,800 | 56.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,109 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,470 | 10.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,697 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,704 | 12.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,923 | 57.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19958 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,247 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,736 | 22.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,216 | 67.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 290 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 903 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,334 | 19.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19958 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,494 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 91 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,757 | 50.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 656 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 823 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,557 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,785 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,545 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,665 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 262 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,742 | 37.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,661 | 57.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19958 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,729 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,972 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,078 | 27.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,730 | 68.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,975 | 49.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 164 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19958 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,285 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 452 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,476 | 326.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,476 | 326.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,476 | 326.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 424 | 93.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 503 | 111.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19958 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,159 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,572 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,587 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 649 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 699 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19958 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,717 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,219 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Lewes, DE19958