ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19958

Part of Lewes, DE

Pop. 31,938·Sussex County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$2,418/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$486

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ZIP 19958 · $2,418

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19958 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19958 changed +10.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($97,197) is $2,430 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,320); a 4-bedroom is $2,870.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19958. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,016/yr

At $2,418/mo median

Location

CityLewes

StateDE

CountySussex County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +0.7% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,224 → $2,418

up 8.7%

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

The median rent in ZIP 19958 in Lewes, DE stood at $2,224 in 2023 and currently runs about $2,418, reflecting a 8.7% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $78,449 to $97,197 across the same window, up 23.9% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19958 in Lewes, DE look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19958 covers Lewes, DE. The median rent here is $2,418/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($97,197/yr), ZIP 19958 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,418/mo in ZIP 19958. The local median household income is $97,197/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19958?

Rent in ZIP 19958 has risen 10.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

How does ZIP 19958 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19958 is one of the pricier among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 19 at $2,418/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19958 changed +10.1%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.