ZIP Code 19968, DE

Living in 19968

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 5
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 69
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Schools 46
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Residents

12k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$2.8k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$293k Median Home Value -$39k (2010–19)
47% Built 2000 or Later
$831 Median Monthly Rent +$71 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas32%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 19968

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in 19968

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 37 3 5
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 39 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19968

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 19968, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 19968, DE

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The Jefferson School
5 miles, SW
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Geneva Academy
7 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 19968, DE

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Wesley College
30 miles, NW
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Salisbury University
34 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 19968, DE

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 19968, DE