Fenwick Island, DE cityscape

19944

Fenwick Island, DE

Total Population
582
Median Household Income
$100,357
Median Home Value
$1,078,600
Median Rent
$575

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$100,357
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$1,078,600
102.7% above state median
Rent
$575
100% above state median
Median Age
72.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fenwick Island, DE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 55.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 72.9 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.2%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 2.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$100,357
+33.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-47,550,798
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.01 people

Total Households
290
Family Households
56.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
46.3%
#2 Industry
Professional
12.2%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.2%
Total Employed Residents:82

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
14.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
14.6%
18 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:123
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (14.6% work from home)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.8%
164 employed
Labor Force
166
2 unemployed
Median Age
72.9 years
Per Capita Income
$96,401
Poverty Rate
2.6%

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