19801 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19801 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,453 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,833 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,296 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,300 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7236, -75.5412 |
Population Information (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,506 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,039 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 970 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 917 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,264 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 977 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,132 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,221 | 19.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,289 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,681 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,077 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,557 | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 784 | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 635 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 41 | 0.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,087 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,296 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,816 | 84.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,480 | 15.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,186 | 28.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,630 | 72.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,285 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 301 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,330 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,974 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,199 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 756 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,324 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,401 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,453 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,364 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,280 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,833 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,585 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,719 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 827 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,613 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,058 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,269 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 380 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,045 | 18.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,434 | 69.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 575 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 356 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,120 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 848 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,289 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 397 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 637 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 255 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 961 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 636 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,037 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 845 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 799 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,482 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 722 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 600 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 423 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 311 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,168 | 54.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 649 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 921 | 11.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 752 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 193 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 831 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 407 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 410 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 53 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,115 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 777 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 741 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 768 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,934 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 535 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 391 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,607 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,884 | 53.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,435 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 899 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,714 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,797 | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,121 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 907 | 11.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 310 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,375 | 30.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 762 | 8.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,617 | 38.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 316 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 853 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 478 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 345 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,874 | 30.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 41 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 773 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,108 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 431 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 625 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 680 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 619 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,285 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 714 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,061 | 32.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 883 | 9.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,367 | 25.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,575 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,704 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 682 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,746 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 159 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,642 | 46.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 224 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,296 | 29.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,084 | 52.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,288 | 16.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 148 | 1.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 100 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 431 | 19.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 348 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 595 | 27.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 469 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 209 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,180 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,087 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,816 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,072 | 13.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 372 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,103 | 26.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,112 | 52.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,853 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,187 | 15.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,830 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,253 | 55.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,319 | 22.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 262 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 726 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,754 | 81.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,992 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 336 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 69 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,953 | 48.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 753 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 881 | 22.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,692 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 622 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,506 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,040 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 321 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,068 | 68.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 651 | 21.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,692 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,733 | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,658 | 60.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,016 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 877 | 32.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,354 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 402 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,191 | 296.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,191 | 296.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,191 | 296.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 63 | 15.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 142 | 35.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 511 | 127.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 12.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,575 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,924 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,651 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 987 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 247 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 266 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 151 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,816 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,327 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19801