ZIP code 19956
Where is ZIP code 19956?
Laurel, Delaware
Sussex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 19956 belongs to Laurel, Delaware in Sussex County. 19956 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 codes 302, 410, 443 and 667. About 16,327 people live in the 19956 area, where the median household income is $65,603. The closest ZIP codes are 19931 (Bethel, 3.5 mi west), 19940 (Delmar, 5.3 mi south) and 19973 (Seaford, 6.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 19956 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Laurel |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.5537, -75.5631 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19956
| Population | 16,327 · higher than 66% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 163 · lower than 87% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.8 years · lower than 79% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $65,603 · lower than 85% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,443 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $259,500 · lower than 86% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,041 a month |
| Housing units | 6,752 |
| Households | 6,332 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 100.4 sq mi (plus 1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19956. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19956
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19931 | Bethel, DE | 3.5 mi W | Standard |
| 19940 | Delmar, DE | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 19973 | Seaford, DE | 6.4 mi N | Standard |
| 21875 | Delmar, MD | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 21861 | Sharptown, MD | 8.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs, MD | 10.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 21659 | Rhodesdale, MD | 11.9 mi W | Standard |
| 21802 | Salisbury, MD | 11.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 21803 | Salisbury, MD | 11.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg, MD | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 21801 | Salisbury, MD | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 19947 | Georgetown, DE | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19956 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19956
123 MAIN ST
LAUREL DE 19956
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19956-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19956?
- 19956 is a Laurel, Delaware ZIP code.
- What county is 19956 in?
- ZIP code 19956 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19956 in?
- 19956 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19956?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19956 use area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19956?
- About 16,327 people live in ZIP code 19956, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19956?
- The median household income in 19956 is $65,603 a year, lower than 85% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 19956?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19956 are 19931 (Bethel, 3.5 miles), 19940 (Delmar, 5.3 miles), 19973 (Seaford, 6.4 miles) and 21875 (Delmar, 7.5 miles).