Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware (ZIP 19947) is $1,383/month (±$115), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $322,300 (±$24,167), and the median household income is $71,229/year. The unemployment rate in Sussex County, Delaware was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 19947
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,383 |
| Median Home Value | $322,300 |
| Median Household Income | $71,229 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,735 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 2,061 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 31% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 550 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.9% |
How does ZIP 19947 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Delaware.
Higher rent than 55% of ZIP codes in Delaware · 26th of 56
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 19707 | $2,327 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 19701 | $1,827 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 19967 | $1,750 |
| … 22 more … | ||
| 26 | ZCTA5 19947(you are here) | $1,383 |
| … 27 more … | ||
| 54 | ZCTA5 19940 | $1,037 |
| 54 | ZCTA5 19975 | $1,037 |
| 56 | ZCTA5 19980 | $866 |
Geography
ZIP 19947 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
It covers part of Georgetown town city, Delaware.
More data for ZCTA5 19947
Browse by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware (ZIP 19947) is $1,383/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware?
The median home value in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware (ZIP 19947) is $322,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 19947 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 19947, Delaware, 550 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware?
The median household income in ZCTA5 19947, Delaware is $71,229/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,383 has a margin of error of ±$115. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
Managing rental properties?
Tenanture helps property managers reply to every inbound lead, qualify applicants against your rules, and handle tenant inquiries automatically.
Get started free