City

Wilmington, DE

25 ZIP codes  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥219,376Population
💰$84,453Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$314,407Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 25.1%Asian: 3.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic11.5%
Black25.1%
Asian3.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma1,462 (1%)
HS Graduate41,323 (28.2%)
Some College13,981 (9.5%)
Associates18,320 (12.5%)
Bachelors11,223 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree60,174 (41.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 41.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College9.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate41.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,453 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$314,406 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units99,261
Vacant Units6,310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Wilmington, DE

Wilmington is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 25 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 219,376 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.35 years.

Economically, Wilmington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,452 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $314,406, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmington is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.02%).

Wilmington, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware. Spread across 25 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19801 16,170 $44,505 $196,000 $1,126 9.0% 34.5% 29.2%
19802 25,670 $54,370 $188,400 $1,236 8.8% 35.3% 47.6%
19803 21,971 $133,941 $436,200 $1,736 5.2% 67.9% 90.0%
19804 18,231 $76,204 $244,700 $1,157 5.9% 33.4% 75.7%
19805 40,315 $56,708 $220,200 $1,203 5.4% 32.6% 56.8%
19806 9,934 $86,240 $370,500 $1,329 2.0% 77.2% 51.0%
19807 7,763 $156,905 $895,400 $1,600 8.7% 79.5% 68.7%
19808 38,334 $92,883 $309,700 $1,357 3.7% 48.5% 79.1%
19809 15,129 $85,988 $308,900 $1,373 6.3% 53.2% 69.3%
19810 25,859 $110,486 $420,300 $1,517 3.3% 60.1% 79.6%