ZIP Code 19970, DE

Living in 19970

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 8
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 70
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Schools 81
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Residents

8.5k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
61  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years46%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$340k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
60% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$252 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached24%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 19970

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in 19970

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 3
Feb 39 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19970

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding51
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 19970, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 19970, DE

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 19970, DE

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Salisbury University
31 miles, SW
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Wesley College
48 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 19970, DE

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Beebe Medical Center
15 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 19970, DE