ZIP Code 19966 Demographics & Data

About Millsboro, DE (ZIP Code 19966)

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In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 19966

The 19966 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Millsboro, DE (Sussex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 29,324. It is estimated that 35.5% of residents in the 19966 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 51.5 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 87.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,748. The median household income is at $59,084, while an estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 19966

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 19966 is 29,324.

Millsboro, DE

The 19966 ZIP Code is associated with Millsboro, DE in Sussex County.

Area Codes associated with 19966

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 19966 include 302.

Sunrise / Sunset in 19966

Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 4:54 pm
Sunrise in 19966 6:35 am
Sunrise in 19966 4:54 pm

Weather forecast for 19966

Overnight's forecast for 19966: Isolated rain showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 19966

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 19966 Moderate

Internet in 19966

About 90.9% of households in ZIP Code 19966 have a computer, while approximately 82.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 19966

The gender split in ZIP Code 19966 is an estimated 53.3% female and approximately 46.7% male.

Health Insurance in 19966

Approximately 9.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 19966 (Millsboro, DE) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 19966

In ZIP Code 19966, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 22.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.0% in this Sussex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 19966

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.0%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree 10.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 19966

Residents of ZIP Code 19966 are older than average. The median age of 51.5 years in ZIP Code 19966 is approximately 35.17% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.0% of the population in 19966 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 19966 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 19966

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 4.2%
25 to 34 years 8.3%
35 to 44 years 10.1%
45 to 54 years 11.4%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 8.6%
65 to 74 years 19.0%
75 to 84 years 8.7%
85 years and over 2.5%

Income in ZIP Code 19966

The median household income in ZIP Code 19966 is $59,084, while the region's mean household income is $74,144. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,748. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19966 of $31,748 is approximately 10.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $35,450. An estimated 7.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 24.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 19966 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.4% of 19966 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 19966

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.4%
$200,000 or more per year 4.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 19966

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19966, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 9.6% of 19966 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19966 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.2%), followed by Black or African American (12.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 19966

Industry Percent
White 84.2%
Black or African American 12.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 19966

In ZIP Code 19966, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 in 19966

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.2%
Spanish 7.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 19966

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19966, an estimated 36.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Sussex County region.

Age of Housing in 19966

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 7.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 36.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 19966 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 19966

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 19966 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19966 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19966 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 19966

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 19966

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 19966 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19966 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes electricity rates in 19966 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 19966

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 19966 11.24¢/kWh 10.27¢/kWh 8.36¢/kWh
Delaware 15.68¢/kWh 12.04¢/kWh 8.56¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 19966

Month ZIP Code 19966 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.03 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.66 3 6.31
Mar 5.17 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.76 5.13 7.3
May 5.67 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.57 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.82 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.21 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.97 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.55 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes solar power levels in 19966 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 19966

In 19966, 55.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 22.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19966 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 19966 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 19966

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 9.8%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Retail trade 18.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.0%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 5.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 19966 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19966, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 19966 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 19966

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 103
Credit reporting or credit repair services 44
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Mortgage 11
Vehicle loan or lease 10
Other 34
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 19966

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 71
Improper use of your report 34
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 29
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 18
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 7
Other 54
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 19966. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.