What to know about ZIP 19969
ZIP code 19969 covers ZIP 19969 with a population of about 3,968.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 62.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SALISBURY media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 19969 covers ZIP 19969 with a population of about 3,968.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 62.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SALISBURY media market.
ZIP 19969 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (44.7%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 19969 is about $75,608 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.6%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 48.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Public administration, and Retail trade; about 16.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $409,500 — about 18% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,006 (about 72% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 80.0% (about 14.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 19969, a household would need roughly $113,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,631. That is about 49% above the local median household income ($75,608), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.