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Community Profile Report

Zip code 19966

Report updated: placeholder |Report generated: 4/26/2025

Community Profile Report

Zip Code 19966, Sussex County

Zip Code 19966

Overview

The Community Profile Report (CPR) provides easily interpretable information on key indicators for Zip Code 19966 in Delaware. This tool, provided for the community by the Division of Public Health (within the Department of Health and Social Services, DHSS), allows you to view data and key findings pertaining to the health, social determinants, and demographic characteristics of this community.

Zip Code 19966 at a Glance

Zip Code 19966

Population Total

2021

31,427

people

Zip Code 19966

Population Density

2021

363

people per square mile

Zip Code 19966

Median Age

2021

53

years

Zip Code 19966

Median Household Income

2021

$64,140

dollars

Zip Code 19966

Poverty Rate

2021

9.4%

of residents

Community Profile Report

Population Data

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

The largest racial group of Zip Code 19966 is White. Around 7% of individuals living in this location identify as Hispanic. The median age for Zip Code 19966 is 52.5, which is higher than the Delaware median age of 41.1.

Zip Code 19966 is considered rural with a population density of 363 people per square mile. This community has a lower median income than Delaware.

Zip Code 19966

Population Total

2021

981,892

people

Zip Code 19966

Median Household Income

2021

$72,724

dollars

Population Data

Table Key
Population Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Population Total

number of people

31,427

(2021)

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981,892

N/A

Population Density

number of people per square mile

363

(2021)

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504

N/A

Median Age

number of years

53

(2021)

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41

N/A

Median Household Income

amount in dollars

$64,140

(2021)

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$72,724

N/A

Poverty Rate

percentage of residents

9.4%

(2021)

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11.1%

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Demographics

Population by Race

2021
Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
0N/A
Asian
3631%
Native american
3791%
Other race
8543%
Two or more races
8865%
Black
2,8389%
White
25,39481%
Total
30,714100%

Population by Age

2021
Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
5,46717%
Between 18 and 65
15,96351%
Over 65
9,99732%
Total
31,427100%

Population by Ethnicity

2021
Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
2,2057%
Non hispanic
29,22293%
Total
31,427100%

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Social Vulnerability Index

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

Zip Code 19966's ranking of indicates a level of vulnerability.

Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the purpose of identifying communities that may need support before, during, or after disasters. Socially vulnerable populations are identified using factors such as socioeconomic status, household composition, minority status, and housing type and transportation.

Social Vulnerability Index Data

Overall Vulnerability Percentile

Possible scores range from 0 (lowest vulnerability) to 1 (highest vulnerability).

SVI percentiles are based on 15 census variables, which are grouped into four sub-themes: Socioeconomic Status, Household Composition and Disability, Minority Status and Language, Housing Type and Transportation. Communities are also given an overall ranking based on the values for the four sub-themes. Higher values indicate greater vulnerability.

Sub-Theme Percentiles

Possible scores range from 0 (lowest vulnerability) to 1 (highest vulnerability).

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Socioeconomic Status

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Household Characteristics

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Racial and Ethnic Minority Status

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Housing Type and Transportation

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Community Profile Report

Infectious Disease

Zip Code 19966

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Chronic Disease

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

8.80% of adults living in Zip Code 19966 report that they have ever been told they have cancer (excluding skin cancer). This is higher than the Delaware rate of 7.5% for this metric.

9.00% of adults living in Zip Code 19966 report that they have ever been told they have angina or coronary heart disease. This is higher than the Delaware rate of 4.2% for this metric.

4.00% of adults living in Zip Code 19966 report that they have ever had a stroke. This is equal to the Delaware rate of 4.0% for this metric.

Zip Code 19966

Cancer

2020

8.8%

of adults aged 18+

Zip Code 19966

Heart Disease

2020

9.0%

of adults aged 18+

Zip Code 19966

Stroke

2020

4.0%

of adults aged 18+

Chronic Disease Data

Table Key
Chronic Disease Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Diabetes

percentage of adults aged 18+

12.8%

(2020)
Decreased 9%(2019 to 2020)

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10.9%

N/A

Obesity

percentage of adults aged 18+

38.2%

(2020)
Increased 5%(2019 to 2020)

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33.9%

36.0%

High blood pressure

percentage of adults aged 18+

40.4%

(2019)
N/AN/A

36.2%

27.7%

Stroke

percentage of adults aged 18+

4.0%

(2020)
Decreased 13%(2019 to 2020)

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4.0%

N/A

Cancer

percentage of adults aged 18+

8.8%

(2020)
Decreased 11%(2019 to 2020)

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7.5%

N/A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

percentage of adults aged 18+

9.7%

(2020)
Decreased 9%(2019 to 2020)

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6.1%

N/A

Arthritis

percentage of adults aged 18+

29.6%

(2020)
Decreased 13%(2019 to 2020)

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27.3%

N/A

Heart Disease

percentage of adults aged 18+

9.0%

(2020)
Decreased 2%(2019 to 2020)

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4.2%

N/A

High cholesterol

percentage of adults aged 18+ who have been screened in the past 5 years

40.1%

(2019)
N/AN/A

37.7%

N/A

Depression

percentage of adults aged 18+

16.6%

(2020)
Decreased 13%(2019 to 2020)

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16.4%

N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Community Profile Report

Mental Health and Substance Use

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

16.6% of individuals living in Zip Code 19966 reported suffering from depression. This is higher than than the Delaware rate of 16.4%.

Emergency Department visits for suspected non-fatal opioid overdoses have decreased since 2016 by -19.6%. The recent rate of non-fatal opioid overdoses for Zip Code 19966 was 0 per 10,000 people.

Mental Health Data

Table Key
Mental Health Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Poor Mental Health

percentage of adults aged 18+

13.1%

(2020)
Decreased 8%(2019 to 2020)

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14.6%

N/A

Depression

percentage of adults aged 18+

16.6%

(2020)
Decreased 13%(2019 to 2020)

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16.4%

N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Substance Use Data

Table Key
Substance Use Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Suspected Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses from Opioids

rate per 10,000 people

21.6

(2019)
Decreased 17%(2016 to 2019)

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25.1

3.5

Current smoking among adults aged 18+

percentage of adults aged 18+

17.3%

(2020)
Decreased 6%(2019 to 2020)

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13.4%

N/A

Binge drinking

percentage of adults aged 18+

12.1%

(2020)
Decreased 17%(2019 to 2020)

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15.4%

N/A

People who filled any opioid prescription

rate per 100 people

15.8

(2023)
Decreased 20%(2018 to 2023)

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11.6

N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Community Profile Report

Climate and Health

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

17.58% of land area in Zip Code 19966 is in Special Flood Hazard area. A Special Flood Hazard Area is an area as determined by FEMA which has a 1-percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. 21.00% of Zip Code 19966 is classified as Developed Land. Areas with more developed land tend to be hotter than rural areas with less developed land.

Zip Code 19966

Percent of population in Special Flood Hazard Area

2022

6.14%

of people

Zip Code 19966

Developed Land

2019

21.00%

of total land area

Zip Code 19966

Percent land area in Special Flood Hazard Area

2022

17.58%

of land area

Climate Vulnerability and Risk

Flood Zones

Table Key
Flood Zones Indicator

Zip Code 19966

Percent land area in Special Flood Hazard Area

percentage of land area

13.90%

(2022)

Percent of population in Special Flood Hazard Area

percentage of people

17.66%

(2022)

Count of Buildings in Flood Zones

number of buildings

2,919

(2021)

Percent of Buildings in Flood Zones

percentage of buildings

19.28%

(2021)

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Land Use

Table Key
Land Use Indicator

Zip Code 19966

Tree Canopy Cover

percentage of total land area

18.08%

(2019)

Developed Land

percentage of total land area

20.42%

(2019)

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Climate and Health Conditions

Hospitalizations

Table Key
Hospitalizations Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations

age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people

108.2

(2022)
Decreased 38%(2017 to 2022)

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104.7

N/A

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hospitalizations

age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people

0.0

(2021)

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N/A

Heat Stress Hospitalizations

age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people
N/AN/A

2.4

N/A

Asthma Hospitalizations

age-adjusted rate per 10,000 population

6.0

(2019)
Decreased 46%(2014 to 2019)

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4.9

N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Deaths

Table Key
Deaths Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths

age-adjusted rate per 100,000 residents

0.0

(2022)

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N/A

Heat Related Deaths

age-adjusted rate per 100,000 residents

0.0

(2022)

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N/A

Asthma Deaths

age-adjusted rate per 10,000 population
N/AN/A
N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Community Profile Report

Maternal and Child Health

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

Maternal and Child Health Data

Table Key
Maternal and Child Health Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Fetal Deaths

rate per 1,000 live births
N/AN/A

9.2

5.0

Teen Pregnancy

rate per 1,000 women aged 15-19

24

(2022)
Decreased 17%(2017 to 2022)

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16

0

Pre-term Births

rate per 1,000 live births
N/AN/A

111

0

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Community Profile Report

Healthy Lifestyles

Zip Code 19966

Key Findings

17.3% of adults living in Zip Code 19966 report that they smoke every day or some days. This is higher than the Delaware rate of 13.4%.

55.4% of adults living in Zip Code 19966 report that they have visited a doctor for a routine checkup within the past year. This is lower than the Delaware rate of 64.5%.

Zip Code 19966

Routine checkups

2021

77.1%

of adults aged 18+

Zip Code 19966

Trouble Sleeping

2018

35.5%

of adults aged 18+

Zip Code 19966

Current smoking among adults aged 18+

2021

13.4%

of adults aged 18+

Health Risks Data

Table Key
Health Risks Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

No leisure-time physical activity

percentage of adults aged 18+

29.2%

(2020)
Decreased 2%(2019 to 2020)

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23.7%

N/A

Trouble Sleeping

percentage of adults aged 18+

31.0%

(2020)
Decreased 10%(2018 to 2020)

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35.5%

N/A

Binge drinking

percentage of adults aged 18+

12.1%

(2020)
Decreased 17%(2019 to 2020)

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15.4%

N/A

Current smoking among adults aged 18+

percentage of adults aged 18+

17.3%

(2020)
Decreased 6%(2019 to 2020)

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13.4%

N/A

Values marked with

indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

Preventive Measures Data

Table Key
Preventive Measures Data Indicator

Zip Code 19966

% Change
Trendline
State

Target

Routine checkups

percentage of adults aged 18+

79.2%

(2020)
Decreased 2%(2019 to 2020)

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77.1%

N/A

Annual dental visits

percentage of adults aged 18+

55.4%

(2020)
Decreased 7%(2018 to 2020)

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64.5%

N/A

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indicate there is insufficient data to respect the privacy of citizens.

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