Wilmington, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19801
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,286
- 1,521/sq mi High-density area
- $52,810
- Median income Below-median income area
- $199,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,521
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19801 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19801 (Wilmington, DE) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 233.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 16,286 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,521 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19801 reports a modest median household income of $52,810 (41% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,335. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,900 (47% below the average Delaware ZIP), and median rent is $1,192; owner occupancy is 30.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Castle County, so 19801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19801.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
722 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
301 establishments
- Information 165
Information
165 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 156
Other services (except public administration)
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 147
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19801, Wilmington, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,286
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
1,521
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19801?
35.3
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
10.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,810
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$37,335
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19801 ranks among Delaware ZIPs
Wilmington, DE household income vs. every Delaware ZIP code
Median household income among 61 reporting Delaware ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,810 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 61 Delaware ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,406housing units
9,406
Total Housing Units
8,150
Occupied Units
1,256
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,900
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,192
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19801 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | +18.2% | 177 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +17.5% | 222 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 233 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,585 business establishments in ZIP 19801, employing approximately 44,234 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,121,612,000.
2,585
Businesses
44,234
Employees
$5.1B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 722 | 27.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 301 | 11.6% |
| Information | 165 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 146 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 5.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 141 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 118 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 117 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 70 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 51 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 49 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 46 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 14 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 14 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 19801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19805
Wilmington (19805)
40,937 residents
- 19802
Wilmington (19802)
24,621 residents
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
21,364 residents
- 19804
Wilmington (19804)
17,944 residents
- 19801 16,286
Wilmington (19801)
16,286 residents
- 19809 14,049
Wilmington (19809)
14,049 residents
- 08069 13,076
Penns Grove (08069)
13,076 residents
- 19806 9,560
Wilmington (19806)
9,560 residents
- 08023 451
Deepwater (08023)
451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19801 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19732
Rockland (19732)
$236,000 median income
- 19803
Wilmington (19803)
$135,218 median income
- 19806 $88,855
Wilmington (19806)
$88,855 median income
- 19809 $81,288
Wilmington (19809)
$81,288 median income
- 19804 $79,701
Wilmington (19804)
$79,701 median income
- 08069 $71,942
Penns Grove (08069)
$71,942 median income
- 08023 $65,944
Deepwater (08023)
$65,944 median income
- 19805 $60,221
Wilmington (19805)
$60,221 median income
- 19802 $53,812
Wilmington (19802)
$53,812 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19801 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19802 | Wilmington, DE | 24,621 | 2.1 mi |
| 19806 | Wilmington, DE | 9,560 | 2.6 mi |
| 19805 | Wilmington, DE | 40,937 | 2.8 mi |
| 19809 | Wilmington, DE | 14,049 | 3.0 mi |
| 19803 | Wilmington, DE | 21,364 | 4.9 mi |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 25 | 4.1 mi |
| 19804 | Wilmington, DE | 17,944 | 4.1 mi |
| 08023 | Deepwater, NJ | 451 | 3.8 mi |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 41 | 5.2 mi |
| 08069 | Penns Grove, NJ | 13,076 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19801, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,286 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19801 in?
ZIP code 19801 (Wilmington) is located in New Castle County, Delaware. New Castle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-castle-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19801?
ZIP code 19801 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 16,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19801?
The median household income in ZIP 19801 is $52,810, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19801?
The median home value in ZIP 19801 is $199,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19801 is African American at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19801?
ZIP code 19801 has 2,585 business establishments employing approximately 44,234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19801 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (722), Finance and insurance (301), Information (165). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19801 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19801?
In ZIP code 19801, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19801 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19801?
In ZIP code 19801, approximately 30.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19801 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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