The 19958 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lewes, DE (Sussex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 26,235. It is estimated that 45.6% of residents in the 19958 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 59.4 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 94.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $44,648. Median househould income in this region is $73,647, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 19958, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 41.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.9% in this Sussex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19958 are older than average. The median age of 59.4 years in ZIP Code 19958 is approximately 55.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 45.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.1% of the population in 19958 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.7% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 19958 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 24.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19958 is $73,647, while the region's mean household income is $95,289. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,648. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19958 of $44,648 is approximately 25.95% more than the per capita income in Delaware overall of $35,450. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 19958 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 19958 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19958, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 19958 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19958 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.8%), followed by Black or African American (5.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 19958, 94.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sussex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19958, an estimated 31.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Sussex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 10.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19958 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19958 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19958 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19958 | 13.65¢/kWh | 4.35¢/kWh | 0.99¢/kWh |
| Delaware | 15.68¢/kWh | 12.04¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19958 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.79 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.87 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19958, 50.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 29.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19958 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 19958 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19958, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 19958 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sussex County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 39 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 21 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 20 |
| Checking or savings account | 17 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 15 |
| Other | 37 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 42 |
| Managing an account | 12 |
| Improper use of your report | 10 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 8 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 7 |
| Other | 70 |