19968 ZIP Code
Milton, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19968 |
| City/Town: | Milton |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,125 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,454 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,399 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,096 |
| Median Home Value: | $383,700 |
| Land Area: | 63.9 sq miles
165.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7829, -75.2798 |
Population Information (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,125 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,216 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,909 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 798 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 670 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 669 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 882 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 725 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,369 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,105 | 7.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,884 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,169 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,371 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,026 | 20.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,212 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 245 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $383,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,337 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,096 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,992 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,104 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,317 | 88.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 675 | 11.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,381 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 139 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 633 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,049 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,322 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 860 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,550 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,828 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19968 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,454 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,811 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,517 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,399 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,672 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,071 | 91.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 589 | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,137 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,416 | 72.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,366 | 22.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 289 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,103 | 86.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 990 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 356 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 585 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 504 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 573 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 196 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 132 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 234 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19968 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 380 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 178 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 217 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 434 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 745 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 935 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 877 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,051 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 659 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 516 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19968 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,708 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 664 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 42 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 563 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19968 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 173 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 491 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 290 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 23 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 807 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 148 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 136 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 555 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,733 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 730 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 388 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 484 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 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 (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,526 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,190 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,804 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 581 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19968 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,587 | 59.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,888 | 48.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,505 | 41.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 231 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 500 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19968 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,916 | 83.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 478 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 59 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 62 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 143 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 15 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 379 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19968 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 207 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,114 | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,743 | 24.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,030 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 426 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 472 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 196 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 281 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 136 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 491 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19968 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 14 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 211 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 950 | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,369 | 61.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,291 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 261 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19968 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,053 | 17.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,732 | 28.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,537 | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 483 | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 39 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 113 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19968 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 41 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,877 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,671 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,403 | 23.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19968 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 868 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,802 | 52.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 936 | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19968 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,666 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,337 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,992 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,346 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 742 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 429 | 7.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,624 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,522 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,925 | 48.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19968 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,188 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,963 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,641 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 133 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 408 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,466 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19968 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,767 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 327 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 213 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 912 | 33.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 740 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 575 | 20.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,297 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,111 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,107 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,793 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 729 | 40.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 951 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19968 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,749 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,256 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 435 | 34.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 751 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 691 | 55.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 70 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19968 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,424 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 116 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 701 | 604.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 701 | 604.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 701 | 604.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 145 | 125.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 107 | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 285 | 245.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 29.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19968 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,327 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,303 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,024 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 551 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 137 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 232 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 104 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19968 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,992 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,767 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Milton, DE19968