19809 ZIP Code
Wilmington, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19809 |
| City/Town: | Wilmington |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,529 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,923 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,697 |
| Median Home Value: | $288,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7567, -75.5010 |
Population Information (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,529 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,802 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,727 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,475 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 876 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 986 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 842 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 549 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,366 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,107 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,515 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,060 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,671 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,165 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 678 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 239 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $288,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,345 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,697 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,273 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 424 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,462 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,811 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,801 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 63 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 437 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,343 | 21.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,284 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 881 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,748 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,045 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,923 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,844 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,549 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,176 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,821 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 355 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,760 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,326 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 961 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 534 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,062 | 64.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,385 | 21.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,066 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 121 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 894 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 365 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 361 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 223 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19809 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 412 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 108 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 331 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 346 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 522 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,090 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 788 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,164 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 867 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 645 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19809 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,469 | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 659 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 168 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,168 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19809 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 436 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 171 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 813 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 355 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,049 | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,297 | 16.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,733 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 621 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 557 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 328 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.3% | 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 (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,009 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,111 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,803 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 421 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19809 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,126 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,737 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,602 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 375 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 735 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19809 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,948 | 59.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 710 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 193 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 260 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 852 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 430 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 289 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19809 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 59 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 152 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 488 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 733 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 646 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 859 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,139 | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,393 | 20.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,228 | 18.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19809 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 677 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,883 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,832 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,084 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 189 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19809 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,814 | 60.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 182 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,814 | 28.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 453 | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19809 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 215 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,759 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,393 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 906 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19809 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 131 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 292 | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 298 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 306 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,423 | 31.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,734 | 38.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 236 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,687 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,345 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,273 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,454 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 998 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,108 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,200 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,037 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,589 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19809 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,678 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,023 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,889 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 64 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 647 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,279 | 40.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19809 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,587 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 274 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,539 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 818 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 817 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,575 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 753 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,430 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,679 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 348 | 20.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 914 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 417 | 24.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19809 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,392 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 969 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 468 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 470 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 330 | 34.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,202 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 199 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,327 | 666.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,327 | 666.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,327 | 666.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 148 | 74.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 53 | 26.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 150 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19809 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,054 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,768 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,286 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 216 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 569 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 491 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19809 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,273 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,094 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Wilmington, DE19809