ZIP code 19973
Where is ZIP code 19973?
Seaford, Delaware
Sussex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 19973 belongs to Seaford, Delaware in Sussex County. 19973 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 26,834 people live in the 19973 area, where the median household income is $64,387. The closest ZIP codes are 19931 (Bethel, 5.1 mi south), 19956 (Laurel, 6.4 mi south) and 19933 (Bridgeville, 6.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 19973 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Seaford |
| Also accepted | Blades |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.6404, -75.6041 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 199 |
Population and income in 19973
| Population | 26,834 · higher than 79% of Delaware ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 319 · lower than 59% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 52% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $64,387 · lower than 88% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,061 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $278,300 · lower than 75% of Delaware ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,135 a month |
| Housing units | 11,141 |
| Households | 10,266 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 83.99 sq mi (plus 2.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19973. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 19973
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19931 | Bethel, DE | 5.1 mi S | Standard |
| 19956 | Laurel, DE | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 19933 | Bridgeville, DE | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 21861 | Sharptown, MD | 9.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 21659 | Rhodesdale, MD | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 21632 | Federalsburg, MD | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 19940 | Delmar, DE | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 19947 | Georgetown, DE | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 19950 | Greenwood, DE | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs, MD | 13 mi SW | Standard |
| 21875 | Delmar, MD | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 21643 | Hurlock, MD | 14 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 19973 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 19973
123 MAIN ST
SEAFORD DE 19973
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BLADES as the city name for 19973. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (19973-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 19973?
- 19973 is a Seaford, Delaware ZIP code. Blades is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 19973 in?
- ZIP code 19973 is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What time zone is ZIP code 19973 in?
- 19973 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 19973?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 19973 use area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 19973?
- About 26,834 people live in ZIP code 19973, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 19973?
- The median household income in 19973 is $64,387 a year, lower than 88% of Delaware ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 19973?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 19973 are 19931 (Bethel, 5.1 miles), 19956 (Laurel, 6.4 miles), 19933 (Bridgeville, 6.7 miles) and 21861 (Sharptown, 9.4 miles).