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Ocean View, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19970.
Population
2,851
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,027
ZIP codes
1
Ocean View and its ZIP codes
Ocean View at a glance
- Ocean View is 96% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,500, 8% above the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $514,200 (46% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,774 a month.
Local data for Ocean View, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocean View, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,500
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$514,200
Median rent
$1,774/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
66.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (600), German Americans (586), Italian Americans (428).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Ocean View.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.81B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Ocean View, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.5%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocean View, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 28°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocean View, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Ocean View
1 in or overlapping Ocean View. Population shown
Cities near Ocean View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillvilleTown | 0.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Bethany BeachTown | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| South BethanyTown | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Fenwick IslandTown | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| FrankfordTown | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| DagsboroTown | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| SelbyvilleTown | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Bishopville, MDCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| MillsboroTown | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| Ocean City, MDTown | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| Ocean Pines, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| Dewey BeachTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Rehoboth BeachCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Henlopen AcresTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| West Ocean City, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocean View, DE in?
- Ocean View is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Ocean View, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ocean View include 19970.
- What is the population of Ocean View, DE?
- About 2,851 people live in Ocean View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocean View?
- Nearby places include Millville (0.8 mi), Bethany Beach (2.4 mi), South Bethany (3.1 mi), Long Neck (6.1 mi), Fenwick Island (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023