19806 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19806 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,273 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,196 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,570 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,609 |
| Median Home Value: | $351,300 |
| Land Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7625, -75.5633 |
Population Information (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,273 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,666 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,607 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 291 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 359 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 247 | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 213 | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 622 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,270 | 22.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,130 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 894 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 638 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 929 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,446 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 885 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 349 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $351,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,289 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,609 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,109 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 500 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,128 | 51.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,981 | 48.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,541 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 105 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 153 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,065 | 12.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 770 | 9.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 400 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,202 | 37.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,846 | 33.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,196 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,736 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $152,045 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,570 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,279 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,027 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 164 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,017 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,977 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 776 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 265 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,813 | 76.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,557 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 188 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 350 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 365 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 513 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 413 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 50 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 65 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 261 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19806 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 517 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 215 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 215 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 258 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 611 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 961 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 854 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 873 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 692 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 913 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19806 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,185 | 69.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 134 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 117 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 421 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,167 | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19806 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 117 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 468 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 58 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 342 | 5.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 129 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 789 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,197 | 19.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,871 | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 368 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 262 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 285 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,597 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,991 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,483 | 33.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 301 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19806 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,493 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,996 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,472 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 145 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 475 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19806 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 663 | 10.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,095 | 31.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 144 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 686 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 376 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 173 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,472 | 37.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19806 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 108 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 111 | 1.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 171 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 403 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 581 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,118 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 717 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 464 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,904 | 43.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19806 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 724 | 11.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,743 | 26.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,866 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,409 | 21.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 561 | 8.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19806 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,080 | 50.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,609 | 42.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 282 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19806 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 813 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,039 | 49.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,957 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 300 | 4.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19806 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 738 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,114 | 35.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 692 | 22.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 4.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,160 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $979 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,289 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.35 | 2.38 |
Households (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,109 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,414 | 23.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 353 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,762 | 28.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,517 | 41.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 578 | 9.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,908 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.61 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19806 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,141 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,899 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,492 | 36.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 127 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 586 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,223 | 53.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19806 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,290 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 56 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 32 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 472 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 243 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 487 | 37.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,154 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 342 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,898 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,497 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 83 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 610 | 40.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 804 | 53.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19806 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,010 | 78.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,214 | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,534 | 69.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 643 | 29.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 593 | 26.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,779 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 106 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 494 | 466.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 494 | 466.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 494 | 466.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 57 | 53.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 104 | 98.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 114 | 107.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 6.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19806 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,982 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,485 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 497 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 181 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 271 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19806 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,109 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,645 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19806