The 19970 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Ocean View, DE (Sussex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 8,505. It is estimated that 47.8% of residents in the 19970 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 61.0 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 94.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $46,996. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $71,821.
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In ZIP Code 19970, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 41.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.9% in this Sussex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 19970 are older than average. The median age of 61.0 years in ZIP Code 19970 is approximately 60.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 47.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.1% of the population in 19970 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 19970 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 25.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.3% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 19970 is $71,821, while the region's mean household income is $100,547. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,996. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19970 of $46,996 is approximately 32.57% more than the per capita income in Delaware overall of $35,450. An estimated 4.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 53.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.5% of the population in 19970 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 19970 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19970, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.8% of 19970 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19970 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.4%), followed by Some other race (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 19970, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19970, an estimated 40.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.1% 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 | 10.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 9.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 40.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 19970 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 44.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 19970 is high blood pressure, as approximately 40.5% of adults 18 and older in this Sussex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 11.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.5% |
| High cholesterol | 44.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19970 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 92.2% of those 18 and above in 19970 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 19970 include obesity (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (27.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 86.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 81.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| Current smoking | 11.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.1% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19970 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 19970 | 11.24¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh | 8.36¢/kWh |
| Delaware | 16.29¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh | 7.58¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 19970 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.93 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.61 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.28 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.63 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.11 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.63 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 19970, 50.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 12.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 16.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19970 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 19970 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19970, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 19970 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sussex County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Credit card | 2 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 2 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 3 |
| Excessive fees | 1 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 1 |
| Other | 2 |