19802 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19802 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,065 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,907 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,627 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,642 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7550, -75.5265 |
Population Information (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,065 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,173 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,892 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,841 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,545 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,435 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,395 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,460 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,558 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,575 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,333 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,952 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,630 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,111 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 831 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 399 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,150 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,642 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,604 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,038 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,124 | 48.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,480 | 51.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,389 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 379 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,383 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,122 | 38.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,344 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,401 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,430 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,330 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,907 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,277 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,229 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,627 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,701 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,465 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,228 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,188 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,322 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,499 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 644 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,998 | 23.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,331 | 70.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 202 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 407 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,096 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 656 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,615 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 113 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 819 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 628 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19802 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 886 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 752 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 665 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,384 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,323 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,621 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,282 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,707 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 547 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 437 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19802 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,055 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 691 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,147 | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 401 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 489 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,418 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19802 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 645 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 829 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 97 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,267 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,084 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 105 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,258 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,425 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,041 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 917 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 616 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,065 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,284 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,364 | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,510 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,361 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19802 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,189 | 77.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,937 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,058 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 623 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 392 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,714 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19802 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,305 | 11.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,513 | 55.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 638 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 325 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 689 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 400 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,769 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19802 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 266 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 940 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 433 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 407 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 877 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,113 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,716 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,342 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,545 | 39.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19802 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 517 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,068 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,988 | 17.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,587 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,178 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 304 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19802 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,937 | 56.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 193 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,530 | 33.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 859 | 8.1% | 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: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19802 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,980 | 18.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,871 | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,858 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 895 | 8.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19802 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 400 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 434 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 998 | 19.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,157 | 22.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,126 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 879 | 17.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19802 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,507 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,150 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,604 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,880 | 27.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 900 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,647 | 25.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,603 | 43.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,601 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,706 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19802 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,854 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,932 | 54.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,362 | 31.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,101 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,792 | 44.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19802 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,678 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,480 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,499 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 980 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,175 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,421 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,645 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,749 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 542 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,163 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,044 | 27.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19802 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,380 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,541 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,064 | 58.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,368 | 38.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 823 | 23.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 109 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19802 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,442 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 234 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,623 | 1120.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,623 | 1120.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,623 | 1120.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 192 | 82.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 317 | 135.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,828 | 781.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19802 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,224 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,339 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,885 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 995 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 192 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 136 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 562 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19802 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,604 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,032 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19802