| ZIP Code | 19802 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmington |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 74 ft |
| Latitude | 39.755042 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.526462 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 19.2% ▲ 92% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.8% ▲ 79% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 330 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,551 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 2,394 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 2,168 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,161 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,546 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,370 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,400 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,236/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,596 |
| Vacant Units | 1,092 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,596 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,092 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 19802 is located in Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 25,670, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 19802 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,370 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19802 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,236 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.6%) and renters (52.4%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 19802 is majority Black (67.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19802 stands at 8.8%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 19802 in Wilmington, DE is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,670 residents, a median household income of $54,370, and a median home value of $188,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.