19805 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19805 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,610 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,912 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,982 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,507 |
| Median Home Value: | $207,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7452, -75.5937 |
Population Information (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,610 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,867 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,743 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,373 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,658 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,366 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,277 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,176 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,001 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,817 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,745 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,399 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,454 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,588 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,284 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 472 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $207,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,200 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,507 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,951 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,556 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,837 | 55.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,114 | 44.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,760 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,595 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,031 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,954 | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,432 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,545 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,125 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,078 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,912 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,418 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,496 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,982 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,660 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,095 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,520 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,115 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,633 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,664 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 798 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,779 | 47.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,496 | 34.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 315 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 284 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,726 | 9.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,992 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,660 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,755 | 24.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,225 | 10.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,617 | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,892 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19805 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,339 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 966 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,437 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,409 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,102 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,034 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,834 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,363 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 987 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 480 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19805 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,975 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,729 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 850 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 584 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 110 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,475 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19805 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,083 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,137 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 374 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,347 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,497 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 161 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,669 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,597 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,377 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,733 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 956 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,046 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.0% | 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 (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,739 | 90.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,190 | 56.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,515 | 46.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,475 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19805 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,656 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,320 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,344 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,156 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,011 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,173 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19805 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,014 | 28.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,012 | 51.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 940 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 793 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 774 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 494 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 428 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19805 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 451 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 486 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 487 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 557 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,052 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,704 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,472 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,872 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,426 | 36.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19805 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 351 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,540 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,379 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,770 | 50.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,889 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 578 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19805 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,369 | 65.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,359 | 27.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 987 | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19805 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,887 | 11.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,923 | 49.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,695 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,446 | 9.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19805 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 311 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 751 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,103 | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,960 | 22.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,601 | 40.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 812 | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 261 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,445 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $419 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,200 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,951 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,131 | 25.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,533 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,293 | 26.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,366 | 39.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,818 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,879 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19805 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,002 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,457 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,099 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 466 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,722 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,291 | 48.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19805 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,680 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 848 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 369 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,616 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,245 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,602 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,506 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,169 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,214 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,521 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 930 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,855 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,736 | 31.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19805 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,319 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,922 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,115 | 63.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,684 | 34.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,372 | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 123 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,580 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,747 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,030 | 230.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,030 | 230.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,030 | 230.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 266 | 15.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,446 | 197.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19805 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,237 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,330 | 78.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,907 | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,946 | 18.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 491 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 187 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 283 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19805 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,951 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,023 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19805