ZIP Code 19970, DE
Living in 19970
Bikeability
7
Walkability
8
Commute
51
Public Transit
13
Affordability
40
Public Safety
86
Airports
85
Hospitals
57
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 19970, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 19970, DE
Lighthouse Christian School
9 miles, W
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
13 miles, SW
Legal Name Bethel Preschool of Lewes Inc
15 miles, N
Seaside Christian Academy
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 19970, DE
Salisbury University
31 miles, SW
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
40 miles, SW
Wesley College
48 miles, NW
Delaware State University
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 19970, DE
Beebe Medical Center
15 miles, N
Atlantic General Hospital
16 miles, S
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
19 miles, NW
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 19970, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
68 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
91 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
107 miles, W