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ZIP Code 19970
Ocean View, DE, Sussex County
Population
8,524
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
914
City
Ocean View
ZIP 19970 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 19970 at a glance
- ZIP 19970 (Ocean View) is 74% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,103, 11% above the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $526,600 (50% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,512 a month.
Local data for ZIP 19970
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 19970, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,103
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$526,600
Prices +9.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,512/mo
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
48.4%
Median age
63.9
Average commute
26.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
196
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,490
$55.77M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.68M
196 loans
Campaign donations
$57.12K
36% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 19970, 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° / 30°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 19970, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 19970
ZIP codes near 19970
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 19967Millville | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| 19930Bethany Beach | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| 19945Millville | 3.8 mi | 62.3 |
| 19939Dagsboro | 5.3 mi | 26 |
| 19944Fenwick Island | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| 19975Selbyville | 7.2 mi | 25.5 |
| 19971Dewey Beach | 8.9 mi | 18 |
| 21813Ocean Pines | 10 mi | 27.4 |
| 21842Ocean City | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| 21862Bishopville | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| 19958Lewes | 13 mi | 47.3 |
| 19966Millsboro | 13 mi | 89.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 19970?
- ZIP code 19970 is in Ocean View, DE (Sussex County).
- What county is ZIP code 19970 in?
- ZIP code 19970 is mostly in Sussex County, Delaware.
- How many people live in ZIP code 19970?
- About 8,524 people live in the 19970 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.