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ZIP 19963

Part of Milford, DE
Pop. 23,500·Sussex County·7th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,092/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
+$127
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 19963 · $2,092
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,350/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
$25,104/yr
At $2,092/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountySussex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19963 (Milford, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,500
Median income
$71,108
Median age
42.7
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
23.3%
18.2%
20.5%
15.4%
22.5%
Under 1823.3%
18–3418.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6415.4%
65+22.5%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
63%
18.5%
White63%
Black18.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian2.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
34.9%
28.2%
28.9%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19963 in Milford, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,987 → $71,108
up 20.5%
Population
21,155 → 23,500
up 11.1%
Renter share
35% → 32.4%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 28.9%
+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $58,987 to $71,108 across the same window, up 20.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,155 to 23,500 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.1% change. About 32.4% of households rent today, against 35% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19963 covers Milford, DE. The median rent here is $2,092/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($71,108/yr), ZIP 19963 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19963?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19963 (Milford, DE) is $2,092. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19963 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19963's median rent of $2,092/mo is $127 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19963 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19963 falls in the middle range for Delaware, ranking #7 out of 18 ZIPs at $2,092/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19963?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,092/mo in ZIP 19963. The local median household income is $71,108/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19963?

Rent in ZIP 19963 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 19963 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19963 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,092/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($71,108/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19963 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19963 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 19963 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19963 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19963 compare to the rest of Milford?

ZIP 19963 sits right at the Milford citywide median of $2,092/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19963 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19963 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,092/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 19963's median household income ($71,108/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19963 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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