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ZIP 19971

Pop. 14,886·Sussex County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,623/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+63.9%
vs US Median
+$658
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ZIP 19971 · $2,623
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,600/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$31,476/yr
At $2,623/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountySussex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +63.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,886
Median income
$102,146
Median age
61.7
Renters
13.2%
Age distribution
18.2%
22.1%
42%
Under 189.5%
18–348.3%
35–5418.2%
55–6422.1%
65+42%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black4.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.9%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
17.2%
23.4%
55.7%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+55.7%
Housing tenure
86.8%
13.2%
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19971 in Rehoboth Beach, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,636 → $102,146
up 19.3%
Population
14,132 → 14,886
up 5.3%
Renter share
13% → 13.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
51.8% → 55.7%
+3.9 pts
Median age
61.1 → 61.7
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19971 in Rehoboth Beach, DE now reports about $102,146, up from $85,636 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 14,132 residents to roughly 14,886. College-educated residents now make up 55.7% of adults here, versus 51.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 19971 covers Rehoboth Beach, DE. The median rent here is $2,623/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($102,146/yr), ZIP 19971 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19971?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) is $2,623. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19971 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19971's median rent of $2,623/mo is $658 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19971 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19971 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #2 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,623/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19971?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,623/mo in ZIP 19971. The local median household income is $102,146/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19971?

Rent in ZIP 19971 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 19971 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19971 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,623/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($102,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19971 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19971 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.2% of ZIP 19971 households are renters, while 86.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19971 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19971 compare to the rest of Rehoboth Beach?

ZIP 19971 sits right at the Rehoboth Beach citywide median of $2,623/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19971 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19971 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,623/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 19971's median household income ($102,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19971 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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