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ZIP code 19971: Rehoboth Beach, DE

19971 is a ZIP code in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, mainly in Sussex County, part of the Seaford, DE micro area. About 14,886 people live here.

Population
14,886
Median household income
$102,146
Typical home value
$854,400+5.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,513gross, per month
Median age
61.7
Homeowners
86.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 19971 details

CityRehoboth Beach
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Metro areaSeaford, DE
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area18 sq mi, plus 11.2 sq mi of water
Population density829 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher55.7% of adults 25+
Average commute22.6 minutes
Center coordinates38.69450, -75.09970

Median rent in 19971 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$738/mo
1 bedroom$1,850/mo
2 bedrooms$1,547/mo
3 bedrooms$1,469/mo
4 bedrooms$1,759/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 19971

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
19958Lewes, DE4.4 mi31,938
19969Nassau, DE6.2 mi—
19951Harbeson, DE8.4 mi2,245
19970Ocean View, DE9.6 mi8,524
19930Bethany Beach, DE9.9 mi3,014
19939Dagsboro, DE10.4 mi7,490
19967Millville, DE10.8 mi2,376
19968Milton, DE11.5 mi15,486

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 19971?

A typical home in ZIP code 19971 is worth about $854,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $102,146 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Delaware average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 19971

What city is ZIP code 19971?

ZIP code 19971 is in Rehoboth Beach, DE, in Sussex County.

What county is ZIP code 19971 in?

19971 is mainly in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the population of ZIP code 19971?

About 14,886 people live in ZIP code 19971, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 19971 in?

19971 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.