19973 ZIP Code
Seaford, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19973 |
| City/Town: | Seaford |
| County: | Sussex |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,070 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,849 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,110 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,722 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,100 |
| Land Area: | 84.0 sq miles
217.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6345, -75.6236 |
Population Information (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,070 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,803 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,267 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,620 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,566 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,557 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,443 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,685 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,671 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,012 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,664 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,702 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,734 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,362 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,449 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 605 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,044 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,722 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,040 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 682 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,478 | 74.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,562 | 25.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,199 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 630 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,809 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,972 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,591 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,811 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,177 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,209 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19973 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,849 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,802 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,469 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,110 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,246 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,168 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,078 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,891 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,820 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,497 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 821 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,703 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,946 | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 351 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 874 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,185 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,175 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,973 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 846 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 303 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 810 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19973 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 613 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 461 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 797 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 903 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,375 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,709 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,153 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,798 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 677 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 554 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19973 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,386 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,358 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 123 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 821 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19973 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 381 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 908 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,483 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,771 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,066 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 551 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,064 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,700 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 745 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 716 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 520 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 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 (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,103 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,937 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,533 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,704 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19973 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,588 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,936 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,991 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 668 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 243 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,599 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19973 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,493 | 69.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 330 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 214 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 371 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 441 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 203 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 261 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,385 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19973 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,204 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,939 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,630 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,556 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,359 | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,218 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 523 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 411 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 827 | 7.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19973 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 715 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,372 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,851 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,462 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 273 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19973 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,348 | 13.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,215 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,917 | 58.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,259 | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 165 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19973 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 649 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,993 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,373 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,025 | 30.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19973 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 544 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 299 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 766 | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,007 | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,784 | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,614 | 21.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 365 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 99 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19973 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,388 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,044 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,040 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,965 | 49.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,802 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,478 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,868 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,131 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,896 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19973 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,334 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,572 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,320 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,103 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,184 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19973 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,417 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 312 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 494 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,223 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,268 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,120 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,511 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,681 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,807 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,470 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 267 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,448 | 41.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,755 | 50.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19973 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,743 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,893 | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,161 | 61.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 716 | 37.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 566 | 29.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,084 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 270 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,986 | 735.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,986 | 735.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,986 | 735.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 85 | 31.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,675 | 620.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19973 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,450 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,197 | 86.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,253 | 13.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,460 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,413 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 380 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19973 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,040 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,345 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Seaford, DE19973