ZIP code 19971
Where is ZIP code 19971?
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sussex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 19971 belongs to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in Sussex County. 19971 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 14,886 people live in the 19971 area, where the median household income is $102,146. The closest ZIP codes are 19958 (Lewes, 5.5 mi west), 19969 (Nassau, 6.4 mi west) and 19951 (Harbeson, 8.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 19971 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rehoboth Beach |
| Also accepted | Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Bch |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 302 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209, -75.076 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19971
| Population | 14,886 · higher than 61% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 829 · higher than 61% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.7 years · higher than 88% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $102,146 · higher than 80% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $78,576 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 56% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $608,800 · higher than 94% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,513 a month |
| Housing units | 17,042 |
| Households | 7,587 (1.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 17.96 sq mi (plus 11.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19971. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19971
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19958 | Lewes, DE | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 19969 | Nassau, DE | 6.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 19951 | Harbeson, DE | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 19966 | Millsboro, DE | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 19970 | Ocean View, DE | 11.1 mi S | Standard |
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 19968 | Milton, DE | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach, DE | 13.1 mi S | Standard |
| 19939 | Dagsboro, DE | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 19945 | Frankford, DE | 15.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 08212 | Cape May Point, NJ | 16.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island, DE | 16.2 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19971 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19971
123 MAIN ST
REHOBOTH BEACH DE 19971
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DEWEY BEACH and REHOBOTH BCH as the city name for 19971. Avoid Dewey Bch and Rehoboth: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19971-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19971?
- 19971 is a Rehoboth Beach, Delaware ZIP code. Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Bch are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 19971 in?
- ZIP code 19971 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19971 in?
- 19971 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19971?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19971 use area code 302.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19971?
- About 14,886 people live in ZIP code 19971, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19971?
- The median household income in 19971 is $102,146 a year, higher than 80% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 19971?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19971 are 19958 (Lewes, 5.5 miles), 19969 (Nassau, 6.4 miles), 19951 (Harbeson, 8.6 miles) and 19966 (Millsboro, 10.1 miles).