PlainZIP

Wilmington, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19805

New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,937
2,971/sq mi
$60,221
Median income
$237,100
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
2,971
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19805 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, with 40,937 residents across 13.8 square miles, a density of 2,971 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19805 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $237,100 (37% below the state average), median rent at $1,215 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New Castle County, letting you compare 19805 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 19805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19805.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 19805, 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

40,937

Population

13.8

Area (sq mi)

2,971

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19805?

35.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 36.7%
African American 34.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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

How ZIP 19805 ranks nationally

Wilmington, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,221 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$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

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ZIP 19805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19805 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19805 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in New Castle County

19720 standard
New Castle, DE
Pop: 59,250
19702 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,899
19711 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,322
19701 standard
Bear, DE
Pop: 39,194
19808 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 38,442
19709 standard
Middletown, DE
Pop: 35,107

Related Areas

New Castle County Wilmington, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19805 in? ▼
ZIP code 19805 (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 19805? ▼
ZIP code 19805 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 40,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19805? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19805 is $60,221, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19805? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19805 is $237,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19805? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19805 is White at 36.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19805? ▼
ZIP code 19805 has 851 business establishments employing approximately 10,800 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19805? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19805 are: Health care and social assistance (146), Retail trade (110), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19805? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19805 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 19805? ▼
In ZIP code 19805, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 19805? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19805 is 24.5 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 19805? ▼
In ZIP code 19805, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19805? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19805 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.