Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.8% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,462 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 41,323 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 13,981 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 18,320 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 11,223 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 60,174 (41.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,453 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $314,406 ▲ 13% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,346/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 99,261 |
| Vacant Units | 6,310 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner 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% |