ZIP Code 19805
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Wilmington · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 40,937
- Median income
- $60,221
- Median home value
- $237,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.6%
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi
2,971/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
New York
ZIP code 19805 in Wilmington, Delaware has a population of 40,937. The median household income is $60,221, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $237,100, 15% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.8 square miles in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 40,937 residents, producing a population density of 2,971 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19805 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19805 sits at $60,221 (33% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $31,140. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $237,100 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 59.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19805 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19805.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
146 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19805, Wilmington, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,937
Population
13.8
Area (sq mi)
2,971
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19805?
35.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
12.1%
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?
$60,221
Median Household Income
-33% vs state
$31,140
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,001
Total Housing Units
15,722
Occupied Units
1,279
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,100
Median Home Value
-37% vs state
$1,215
Median Rent
1948
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19805 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 164 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 187 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 209 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 230 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 247 |
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 851 business establishments in ZIP 19805, employing approximately 10,800 people with a combined annual payroll of $672,443,000.
851
Businesses
10,800
Employees
$672.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 146 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 110 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 66 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 34 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 7 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19805 vs 19806 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19806 | Wilmington, DE | 9,560 | 2.0 mi |
| 19804 | Wilmington, DE | 17,944 | 2.4 mi |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 41 | 3.5 mi |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 25 | 3.0 mi |
| 19801 | Wilmington, DE | 16,286 | 2.8 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 7,405 | 3.8 mi |
| 19735 | Winterthur, DE | 12 | 4.2 mi |
| 19802 | Wilmington, DE | 24,621 | 3.5 mi |
| 19808 | Wilmington, DE | 38,442 | 3.9 mi |
| 19809 | Wilmington, DE | 14,049 | 4.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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