19970 ZIP Code
Ocean View, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19970 |
| City/Town: | Ocean View |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,639 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,739 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,119 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,217 |
| Median Home Value: | $450,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.5550, -75.0994 |
Population Information (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,639 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,352 | 43.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,287 | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 63.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 463 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 385 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 161 | 2.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 148 | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 63 | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 645 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 265 | 3.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 602 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 628 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 818 | 10.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,897 | 24.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,306 | 17.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 258 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $450,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,463 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,217 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,590 | 43.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,627 | 56.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,284 | 91.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 306 | 8.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,419 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 32 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 166 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,549 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,123 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 526 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,602 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,421 | 22.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,739 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,804 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,406 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,119 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,487 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,451 | 98.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 36 | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,092 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,687 | 68.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 539 | 22.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 203 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,167 | 93.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 84 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 101 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 32 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 239 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 215 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 234 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 131 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 86 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19970 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 268 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 60 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 224 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 124 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 238 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 524 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 752 | 20.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 709 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 349 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 342 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19970 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,558 | 63.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 192 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 555 | 22.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19970 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 306 | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 80 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 51 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 259 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 29 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 284 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 357 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 551 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 246 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 96 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,461 | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,705 | 74.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,387 | 57.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 178 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19970 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,788 | 49.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,007 | 55.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,778 | 49.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 102 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 24 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 162 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19970 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,862 | 59.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,946 | 23.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 206 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 185 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 125 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 99 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 785 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19970 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 241 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,985 | 24.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,113 | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,083 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 797 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 483 | 5.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 294 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 27 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 17 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 177 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19970 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 118 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,410 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,075 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,092 | 25.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 513 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19970 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,028 | 28.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 817 | 22.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,639 | 45.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19970 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 112 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,208 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,708 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 562 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19970 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 10 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 16 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 17 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 482 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,494 | 45.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,159 | 35.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,946 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,463 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.45 | 2.38 |
Households (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,590 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,320 | 64.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 263 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 225 | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 868 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 425 | 11.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,226 | 62.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19970 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,911 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 382 | 13.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,279 | 78.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 62 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 169 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 371 | 12.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19970 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 853 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 33 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 198 | 23.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 278 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 119 | 14.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 225 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,544 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 671 | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,639 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,400 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 164 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 270 | 19.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 966 | 69.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19970 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,014 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 608 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 144 | 23.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 464 | 76.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 367 | 60.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,261 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 378 | 2520.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 378 | 2520.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 378 | 2520.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 127 | 846.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 89 | 593.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 413.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19970 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,176 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,772 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 404 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 232 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19970 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,590 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,382 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Ocean View, DE19970