What is the median household income in 19973?

The median household income in 19973 is $62,668.

Does ZIP code 19973 cross state lines?

Yes. 19973 is listed in DE, MD. This page is the canonical listing for Seaford, DE.

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ZIP code

19973

Seaford, DE

STANDARD

19973 covers Seaford in Sussex County, with 25,786 people in the ACS 2023 estimate.

Figures are for the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), which is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. A PO Box or unique ZIP may have no ZCTA and no demographics. Methodology

ACS 2023 population

25,786

Median household income

$62,668

Median home value

$254,300

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year (vintage 2023). Geography: ZCTA 19973. Methodology

ZIP code map of 19973

Census ZCTA boundary for ZIP 19973 in Seaford, Delaware. A ZCTA is not the same as a USPS ZIP code. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. Methodology · Data sources

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About ZIP code 19973

Type

STANDARD

City

Seaford

County

Sussex County

Also listed in

Maryland

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

302, 410, 443, 667

Land area

84.0 sq mi

Water area

2.01 sq mi

Households

10,725

Median gross rent

$1,131

Acceptable cities: Blades

More enterprise fields

Timezone

America/New_York

Area Codes

302, 410, 443, 667

World Region

Country

Commercial ZIP directory · not ACS

Commercial ZIP directory population_count for ZCTA 19973. Not ACS. Methodology

People in 19973

Race

White15,381
Black or African American5,853
American Indian or Alaska Native212
Asian403
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander5
Other race1,689
Two or more races2,007

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 3,099

Age

Under 103,162
10 to 193,272
20 to 292,771
30 to 393,049
40 to 492,678
50 to 593,481
60 to 693,438
70 to 792,483
80 and older1,216

Income and housing in 19973

Poverty rate

16.4%

Median earnings

$36,439

Median household income

$62,668

Median home value

$254,300

Median gross rent

$1,131

Education

High school graduate84.3%
Bachelor's degree17.9%
Graduate degree6.5%

Places covering 19973

Cities and places — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each place, based on ZIP Code Database place-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census-place population.

ZIP Code Database place-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_place, keyed by place_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

Counties — Population overlap

Share of this ZIP/ZCTA’s population located within each county, based on ZIP Code Database county-overlap data. This is a population measure, not land-area overlap or the Census county population.

Sussex County98.6%
Dorchester County, MD1.4%

ZIP Code Database county-overlap table, field percent_of_zip_population_in_county, keyed by county_geoid. Not ACS 2019–2023. Overlap vintage is the shipped overlap table and is separate from ACS. Methodology

62.8% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 19973

IRS populationACS population

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Population history. Year | ACS population | IRS population. ACS and IRS are separate series. Blank cells mean that source did not publish a count for the year.
Year	ACS population	IRS population
2005		21,434
2006		21,003
2007		22,752
2008		21,414
2009		21,472
2010		21,764
2011	21,072	21,817
2012	21,540	21,910
2013	21,788	22,040
2014	23,249	21,870
2015	23,706	22,050
2016	24,509	21,630
2017	24,976	22,200
2018	25,134	22,150
2019	24,745	22,400
2020	25,991	23,020
2021	25,619	22,780
2022	26,070	23,240
2023	25,786

ACS: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. IRS: Statistics of Income ZIP Code data.

ZIP codes near 19973

12 nearest ZIP centroids (any distance)

19931Bethel4.6 miPop 431 · Income $91,111
19933Bridgeville6.9 miPop 11,409 · Income $61,261
19956Laurel7.6 miPop 16,274 · Income $59,085
21861Sharptown8.8 miPop 806 · Income $85,714
21659Rhodesdale10.4 miPop 1,480 · Income $68,889
21632Federalsburg10.5 miPop 6,227 · Income $59,808
19940Delmar11.3 miPop 7,108 · Income $63,361
19947Georgetown12.1 miPop 19,343 · Income $68,529
19950Greenwood12.8 miPop 7,822 · Income $74,970
21643Hurlock13.3 miPop 5,176 · Income $61,708
21875Delmar14.1 miPop 7,455 · Income $76,007
21837Mardela Springs14.6 miPop 2,975 · Income $71,667

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ZIP code 19973 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 19973 in?: 19973 is in Seaford, DE.
What county is 19973 in?: 19973 is in Sussex County.
What is the median household income in 19973?: The median household income in 19973 is $62,668.
Does ZIP code 19973 cross state lines?: Yes. 19973 is listed in DE, MD. This page is the canonical listing for Seaford, DE.
Which ZIP codes are near 19973?: Use the radius tool on this page to list ZIP codes within a chosen distance of 19973.