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Population and households in ZIP 19968
Household size in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 19968 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. ZIP 19968 has smaller households than most Delaware ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.8 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.8, ZIP 19968 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in ZIP 19968, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 19968
Renters in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 19968 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 9.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 19968: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 19968 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Only one other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,143 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,177 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,192 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,822 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$679 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 19968 pays $1,822 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $679 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Delaware ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 19968
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 19968 than nationally: 43.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 19968 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 19968
| Period | ZIP 19968 | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 19968 is close to the national rate: 6.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Delaware overall (5.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 19968 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 19968 | 2.43 | 52.8 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 16.6% | 2004 | $1,822 | 43.1% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 19951 | 2.29 | 57.3 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 12.8% | 2008 | $2,022 | 41.2% | 92.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 19958 | 2.10 | 61.5 | 3.8% | 15.6% | 20.9% | 2002 | $1,594 | 48.5% | 96.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 19941 | 2.93 | 34.7 | 21.8% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,241 | 16.1% | 87.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 19947 | 2.99 | 38.7 | 12.0% | 29.0% | 8.8% | 1994 | $1,384 | 19.5% | 76.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 19960 | 2.82 | 41.0 | 16.4% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 1992 | $1,289 | 13.5% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 19971 | 2.00 | 58.8 | 4.6% | 12.2% | 45.1% | 1998 | $1,712 | 53.7% | 95.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 19966 | 2.35 | 49.4 | 11.3% | 17.7% | 18.3% | 2002 | $1,565 | 26.6% | 90.4% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 19950 | 2.49 | 42.0 | 5.9% | 25.7% | 6.3% | 1990 | $1,320 | 18.8% | 80.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 19933 | 2.65 | 40.2 | 19.1% | 22.6% | 8.0% | 1994 | $1,271 | 18.9% | 81.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 19973 | 2.59 | 42.3 | 13.4% | 28.1% | 7.5% | 1987 | $1,157 | 18.6% | 84.8% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 19968. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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