Lewes, DE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 19958 serves a portion of Lewes, Delaware, within Sussex County. This community is home to approximately 34,030 residents, with a median age of 38.7 years. The median household income of $85,436 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $393,005 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Lewes is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 53% and an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 19958 reflects the economic character of Sussex County in Delaware.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 34,030 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,630 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $85,436 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $393,005 | ↑ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.8% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 53% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,292 | — |