19971 ZIP Code
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19971 |
| City/Town: | Rehoboth Beach |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,181 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,574 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,548 |
| Median Home Value: | $486,300 |
| Land Area: | 18.0 sq miles
46.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.2 sq miles
29.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6945, -75.0997 |
Population Information (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,135 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,908 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 61.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 242 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 409 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 401 | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 268 | 1.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 441 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 831 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,357 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,454 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,692 | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,624 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,794 | 25.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,873 | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 657 | 4.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $486,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,369 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,548 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,582 | 45.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 8,966 | 54.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,749 | 89.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 833 | 11.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,282 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 218 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 372 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,515 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,043 | 15.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 909 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,987 | 30.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,238 | 24.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19971 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,181 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $147,094 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $142,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,574 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,022 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,670 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 328 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,917 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,306 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 842 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 522 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,499 | 89.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 660 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 180 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 211 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 491 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 387 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 277 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 65 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 106 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19971 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 188 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 60 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 432 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 584 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 519 | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,211 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 754 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,142 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,152 | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,540 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19971 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,844 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 148 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 78 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 161 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,379 | 20.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19971 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 363 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 285 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 652 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 250 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 112 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,000 | 15.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 873 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,361 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 846 | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 233 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 436 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,558 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,465 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,650 | 50.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 461 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19971 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,561 | 60.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,124 | 54.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,638 | 48.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 193 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 150 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 397 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19971 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,461 | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,319 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 345 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 760 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 875 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 808 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 985 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,995 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19971 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 294 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,482 | 15.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,000 | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,423 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,601 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,902 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,041 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 736 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 374 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 695 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19971 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 386 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 422 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,938 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,538 | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,485 | 27.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,779 | 10.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19971 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,478 | 19.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,915 | 25.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,392 | 44.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 620 | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 118 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19971 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 278 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,627 | 34.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,636 | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,041 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19971 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 349 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 252 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 155 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 145 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 458 | 6.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,161 | 32.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,902 | 28.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,327 | 19.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19971 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,083 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $610 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,369 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,582 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,052 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 531 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,184 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,976 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 680 | 9.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,327 | 57.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19971 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,643 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,581 | 23.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,311 | 64.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 236 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 465 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,391 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19971 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,556 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 128 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 38 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 644 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 225 | 14.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 521 | 33.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,817 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,311 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,019 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,154 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 36 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 653 | 30.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,465 | 68.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19971 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,514 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,527 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 431 | 28.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,026 | 67.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 927 | 60.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 70 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19971 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,276 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 131 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 767 | 585.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 767 | 585.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 767 | 585.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 295 | 225.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 135 | 103.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 81 | 61.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19971 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,801 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,947 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 854 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 259 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 390 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 126 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19971 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,582 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,437 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Rehoboth Beach, DE19971