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ZIP code 19947: Georgetown, DE

19947 is a ZIP code in Georgetown, Delaware, mainly in Sussex County, part of the Seaford, DE micro area. About 20,760 people live here.

Population
20,760
Median household income
$71,229
Typical home value
$371,600+0.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,383gross, per month
Median age
37.9
Homeowners
69.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 19947 details

CityGeorgetown
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Metro areaSeaford, DE
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area119.2 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density174 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher19.5% of adults 25+
Average commute29.5 minutes
Center coordinates38.67027, -75.40466

Median rent in 19947 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,038/mo
2 bedrooms$1,453/mo
3 bedrooms$1,390/mo
4 bedrooms$1,184/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 19947

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
19951Harbeson, DE8.1 mi2,245
19941Ellendale, DE8.6 mi3,435
19966Millsboro, DE9.3 mi35,884
19968Milton, DE10.3 mi15,486
19956Laurel, DE11.1 mi16,327
19933Bridgeville, DE11.6 mi10,597
19973Seaford, DE12.1 mi26,834
19960Lincoln, DE12.5 mi6,774

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 19947?

A typical home in ZIP code 19947 is worth about $371,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,229 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Delaware average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $371,600 homeWhat can a $71,229 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 19947

What city is ZIP code 19947?

ZIP code 19947 is in Georgetown, DE, in Sussex County.

What county is ZIP code 19947 in?

19947 is mainly in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the population of ZIP code 19947?

About 20,760 people live in ZIP code 19947, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 19947 in?

19947 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.