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ZIP Code 19966
Millsboro, DE, Sussex County
Population
35,884
Land area
89.1sq mi
People per sq mi
403
City
Millsboro
ZIP 19966 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 19966 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $78,305 a year, 8% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,500 (10% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,325 a month.
Local data for ZIP 19966
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 19966, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,305
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$317,500
Prices -1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,325/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
565
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,458
$488M annual payroll
PPP loans
$27.97M
475 loans
Campaign donations
$133K
29% D, 27% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 19966, 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
88° / 29°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 19966, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 19966
ZIP codes near 19966
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 19939Dagsboro | 7.9 mi | 26 |
| 19947Georgetown | 8.3 mi | 119.2 |
| 19975Selbyville | 9.7 mi | 25.5 |
| 19951Milton | 10 mi | 8.9 |
| 21872Whaleyville | 11 mi | 16.4 |
| 19956Laurel | 12 mi | 100.4 |
| 19945Millville | 12 mi | 62.3 |
| 21874Willards | 12 mi | 28.3 |
| 19967Millville | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| 19970Ocean View | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| 21875Delmar | 13 mi | 24.4 |
| 21850Pittsville | 13 mi | 28.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 19966?
- ZIP code 19966 is in Millsboro, DE (Sussex County).
- What county is ZIP code 19966 in?
- ZIP code 19966 is mostly in Sussex County, Delaware.
- How many people live in ZIP code 19966?
- About 35,884 people live in the 19966 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.