ZIP Code 19973, DE

Living in 19973

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 69
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Schools 35
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Residents

25k Population +3.7k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

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

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$193k Median Home Value -$8.4k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$755 Median Monthly Rent +$168 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas16%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 19973

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in 19973

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 39 3 5
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 50 4 0
Dec 40 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 19973

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding48
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 19973, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 19973, DE

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The Jefferson School
15 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 19973, DE

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Salisbury University
20 miles, S
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Wesley College
37 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 19973, DE

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Airports

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