| ZIP Code | 19809 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmington |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 55 ft |
| Latitude | 39.756674 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.501035 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,357 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 1,170 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 1,216 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 800 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,635 (45.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,988 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,900 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,373/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,531 |
| Vacant Units | 295 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,531 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 295 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 19809 is located in Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 15,129, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 19809 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,988 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19809 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $308,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,373 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 19809 is majority White (64.08%). Residents are well-educated — 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19809 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 19809 in Wilmington, DE is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,129 residents, a median household income of $85,988, and a median home value of $308,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.