ZIP code 19970
Where is ZIP code 19970?
Ocean View, Delaware
Sussex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 19970 belongs to Ocean View, Delaware in Sussex County. 19970 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 302. About 8,524 people live in the 19970 area, where the median household income is $94,103. The closest ZIP codes are 19967 (Millville, 1.7 mi southwest), 19930 (Bethany Beach, 2.6 mi southeast) and 19944 (Fenwick Island, 5.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 19970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ocean View |
| Also accepted | Clarksville, Millville |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 302 |
| Coordinates | 38.5617, -75.0966 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19970
| Population | 8,524 · lower than 58% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 914 · higher than 65% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.9 years · higher than 92% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $94,103 · higher than 65% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,573 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $526,600 · higher than 88% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,512 a month |
| Housing units | 8,567 |
| Households | 4,046 (2.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 8.7% |
| Land area | 9.33 sq mi (plus 1.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 1.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach, DE | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island, DE | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 19939 | Dagsboro, DE | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 19945 | Frankford, DE | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 19975 | Selbyville, DE | 7.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 19951 | Harbeson, DE | 10.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 21813 | Bishopville, MD | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 19966 | Millsboro, DE | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 11.1 mi N | Standard |
| 19958 | Lewes, DE | 12.9 mi N | Standard |
| 21862 | Showell, MD | 12.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19970
123 MAIN ST
OCEAN VIEW DE 19970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CLARKSVILLE and MILLVILLE as the city name for 19970. Avoid Oceanview: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19970?
- 19970 is a Ocean View, Delaware ZIP code. Clarksville and Millville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 19970 in?
- ZIP code 19970 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19970 in?
- 19970 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19970 use area code 302.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19970?
- About 8,524 people live in ZIP code 19970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19970?
- The median household income in 19970 is $94,103 a year, higher than 65% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 19970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19970 are 19967 (Millville, 1.7 miles), 19930 (Bethany Beach, 2.6 miles), 19944 (Fenwick Island, 5.6 miles) and 19939 (Dagsboro, 6.2 miles).