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Selbyville, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19975.
Population
3,097
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
1
Selbyville and its ZIP codes
Selbyville at a glance
- Selbyville is 53% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,592 a year, 11% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $432,900 (23% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Selbyville, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Selbyville, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,592
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$432,900
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (709), German Americans (375), Mexican Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Selbyville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
PPP loans
$17.2M
254 loans, 2,445 jobs reported
How people get to work
Selbyville, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Selbyville, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Selbyville, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Selbyville
1 in or overlapping Selbyville. Population shown
Cities near Selbyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopville, MDCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| FrankfordTown | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| DagsboroTown | 5.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Whaleyville, MDCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Ocean Pines, MDCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MillvilleTown | 7.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Willards, MDTown | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Ocean ViewTown | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| MillsboroTown | 8.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Berlin, MDTown | 9.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Fenwick IslandTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| South BethanyTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Ocean City, MDTown | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| Bethany BeachTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Pittsville, MDTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| West Ocean City, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selbyville, DE in?
- Selbyville is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Selbyville, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Selbyville include 19975.
- What is the population of Selbyville, DE?
- About 3,097 people live in Selbyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selbyville?
- Nearby places include Bishopville, MD (2.5 mi), Frankford (4 mi), Dagsboro (5.5 mi), Whaleyville, MD (6.1 mi), Ocean Pines, MD (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023