19804 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19804 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,986 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,610 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,701 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,200 |
| Land Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7188, -75.6219 |
Population Information (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,986 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,657 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,329 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 863 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 937 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,045 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,272 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,066 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,633 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,662 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,130 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,055 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,409 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,354 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,164 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 396 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,175 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,479 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 393 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,596 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,883 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,803 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 366 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,035 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,973 | 38.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,613 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 943 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,837 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,036 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,610 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,306 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,784 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,701 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,062 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,365 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 680 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,966 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,600 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,161 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 604 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,599 | 70.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,595 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 306 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,215 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,227 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,823 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,806 | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,381 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 585 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 808 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19804 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 333 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 197 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 461 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 691 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 947 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,356 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,185 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,292 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 537 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 480 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19804 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,189 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,115 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 78 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 744 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19804 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 93 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 693 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 522 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 177 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,336 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 816 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 772 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,036 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,250 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,024 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 300 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 275 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,953 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,038 | 72.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,777 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,016 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19804 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,626 | 75.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,418 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,096 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 745 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 814 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19804 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,264 | 66.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,081 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 249 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 330 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 262 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 596 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 35 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19804 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 174 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 121 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 459 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 459 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 386 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,349 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,701 | 34.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,228 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 983 | 12.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19804 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 720 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,014 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,793 | 48.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 967 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19804 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,420 | 59.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 88 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,636 | 21.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,169 | 15.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 40 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19804 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 403 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,061 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,781 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,234 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19804 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 347 | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 829 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,498 | 62.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 601 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,553 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,175 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,479 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,864 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,148 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,615 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,343 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,200 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,259 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19804 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,410 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,926 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,220 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 258 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 954 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,016 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19804 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,880 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 160 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 226 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,494 | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,219 | 31.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 781 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,201 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 849 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,969 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,633 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 372 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,238 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,023 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19804 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,417 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,407 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,204 | 85.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 180 | 12.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 180 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,295 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 340 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,691 | 497.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,691 | 497.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,691 | 497.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 125 | 36.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,267 | 372.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19804 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,123 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,343 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,780 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,224 | 13.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 224 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 289 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19804 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,479 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,042 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19804