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19970

Ocean View, DE

Total Population
7,639
Median Household Income
$88,739
Median Home Value
$450,300
Median Rent
$1,463

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$88,739
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$450,300
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,463
100% above state median
Median Age
63.1 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 Ocean View, DE

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

High education levels with 47.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 63.1 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.4%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$88,739
+18.1% 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: 2.13 people

Total Households
3,590
Family Households
64.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
32.5%
#2 Industry
Construction
27.8%
#3 Industry
Education
19.4%
Total Employed Residents:1,100

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
10 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,839
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.6%
2,451 employed
Labor Force
2,487
36 unemployed
Median Age
63.1 years
Per Capita Income
$49,100
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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