19808 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19808 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,107 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,847 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,701 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,869 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,900 |
| Land Area: | 13.8 sq miles
35.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7376, -75.6671 |
Population Information (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,107 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,160 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,947 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,881 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,183 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,164 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,098 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,940 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,110 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,888 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,173 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,071 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,636 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,944 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,253 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 766 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,299 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,869 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,231 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 638 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,022 | 78.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,209 | 21.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,841 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 710 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 976 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,066 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,727 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,277 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,968 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,117 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,847 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $113,426 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,847 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,701 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,296 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,362 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 927 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,076 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,251 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,578 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 521 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,278 | 74.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,086 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,109 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,774 | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,825 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,729 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,643 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,116 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 951 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,536 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19808 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 407 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 265 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 577 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,108 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,139 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,371 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,465 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,101 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,874 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,924 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19808 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,651 | 72.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,270 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 163 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 175 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,356 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19808 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 305 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,334 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,478 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 289 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,472 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,268 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,701 | 13.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,160 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,367 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,248 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 613 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 869 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,552 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,522 | 77.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,843 | 31.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,158 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19808 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,048 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,869 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,772 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 367 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 838 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19808 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,872 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,651 | 16.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 50 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 276 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 537 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,126 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 618 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 739 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19808 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 339 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 645 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,471 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,047 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,301 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,987 | 25.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,296 | 20.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 232 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 481 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19808 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 876 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,659 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,730 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,019 | 25.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 486 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19808 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,150 | 46.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 479 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,462 | 29.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,001 | 19.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19808 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 466 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,223 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,573 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,969 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19808 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 506 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 291 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 287 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 603 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,497 | 37.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,935 | 41.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 856 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,775 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,299 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,231 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,456 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,349 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,235 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,218 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,077 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,762 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19808 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,172 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,002 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,258 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 554 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,270 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,159 | 34.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19808 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,446 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 673 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,610 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,781 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,019 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,547 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,017 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,710 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,630 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 244 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,790 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,596 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19808 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,692 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,161 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,021 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 984 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 912 | 28.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 156 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,023 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 297 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,084 | 1711.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,084 | 1711.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,084 | 1711.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 435 | 146.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 361 | 121.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 8.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,946 | 655.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19808 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,226 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,512 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,714 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,596 | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,235 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,720 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 163 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19808 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,231 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,689 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19808