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ZIP 19958

Part of Lewes, DE
Pop. 31,938·Sussex County·4th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,240/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.9%
vs US Median
+$275
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ZIP 19958 · $2,240
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,880/yr
At $2,240/mo median
Location
CityLewes
StateDE
CountySussex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, +6.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19958 (Lewes, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,938
Median income
$97,197
Median age
62.1
Renters
16%
Age distribution
15.9%
20.5%
42.4%
Under 1811.6%
18–349.7%
35–5415.9%
55–6420.5%
65+42.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black2.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
22%
24.3%
50.1%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma22%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
84%
16%
Owner84%
Renter16%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19958 in Lewes, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,449 → $97,197
up 23.9%
Population
27,944 → 31,938
up 14.3%
Renter share
17.4% → 16%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 50.1%
+4.3 pts
Median age
61.2 → 62.1
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $78,449 to $97,197 across the same window, up 23.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 14.3% since 2021, moving from about 27,944 residents to roughly 31,938. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 45.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19958 covers Lewes, DE. The median rent here is $2,240/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($97,197/yr), ZIP 19958 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19958?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19958 (Lewes, DE) is $2,240. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19958 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19958's median rent of $2,240/mo is $275 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19958 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19958 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #4 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,240/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19958?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,240/mo in ZIP 19958. The local median household income is $97,197/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19958?

Rent in ZIP 19958 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19958 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19958 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,240/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($97,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19958 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19958 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of ZIP 19958 households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19958 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19958 compare to the rest of Lewes?

ZIP 19958 is pricier than Lewes as a whole. At $2,240/mo, it's $70 above the Lewes citywide median of $2,170/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19958 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19958 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,240/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 19958's median household income ($97,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19958 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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