19803 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19803 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,437 |
| Median Household Income: | $122,853 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,016 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,725 |
| Median Home Value: | $400,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.7 sq miles
32.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7999, -75.5422 |
Population Information (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,437 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,694 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,743 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 956 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,235 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,352 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,279 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 919 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,830 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,557 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,185 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,693 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,233 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,081 | 14.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,359 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 758 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $400,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,524 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,725 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,523 | 97.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 202 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,639 | 89.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 884 | 10.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,696 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 140 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 334 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,464 | 15.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,943 | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,184 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,286 | 33.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,345 | 27.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $122,853 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $175,462 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $155,041 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,016 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,902 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,207 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 613 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,563 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,619 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,047 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 541 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,668 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,136 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 658 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 248 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 715 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 504 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 987 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 313 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 610 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19803 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 324 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 87 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 264 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 328 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 548 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,001 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 875 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,722 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,016 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,358 | 27.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19803 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,387 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 589 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 85 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,930 | 18.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19803 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 903 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,095 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 316 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 272 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,351 | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,381 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,850 | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 715 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 364 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 302 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 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 (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,368 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,687 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,715 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 632 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19803 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,197 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,268 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,028 | 35.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 242 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 70 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 214 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19803 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,514 | 86.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 471 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 97 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 65 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 61 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 509 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19803 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 192 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 425 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 376 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 255 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,068 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,049 | 23.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,615 | 41.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 489 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 256 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19803 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 408 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 792 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,432 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,360 | 38.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 684 | 7.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19803 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,929 | 69.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,316 | 15.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,116 | 13.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19803 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 202 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,416 | 28.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,996 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,909 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19803 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 60 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 910 | 11.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,331 | 56.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,191 | 28.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19803 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,186 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $677 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,524 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,523 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,779 | 56.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,668 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,249 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,902 | 22.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,270 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,449 | 40.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19803 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,818 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,471 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,020 | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 337 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 891 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,046 | 23.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19803 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,899 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 461 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 233 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,847 | 37.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,271 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,087 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,853 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,092 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,000 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,438 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 277 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,156 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,005 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19803 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,833 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,506 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 662 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 835 | 55.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 787 | 52.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19803 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,986 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,451 | 895.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,451 | 895.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,451 | 895.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 286 | 176.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 275 | 169.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 292 | 180.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 73 | 45.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19803 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,481 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,696 | 91.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,785 | 8.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 698 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 541 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 483 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19803 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,523 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,165 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19803