PlainZIP

Wilmington, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19806

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

9,560
1,915/sq mi
$88,855
Median income
$386,000
Median home value
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,915
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19806 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 9,560 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 1,915 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19806 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,855 (1% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $90,327. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Median home value sits at $386,000 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,396 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19806 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 19806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19806.

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 19806, 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

9,560

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

1,915

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19806?

50.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$88,855

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$90,327

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19806 ranks nationally

Wilmington, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,855 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,671

Total Housing Units

6,033

Occupied Units

638

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.9%
Renter 49.1%

$386,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,396

Median Rent

1954

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19806 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 166
2021 +5.4% 175
2022 +9.4% 192
2023 +7.1% 206
2024 +8.7% 224

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 424 business establishments in ZIP 19806, employing approximately 4,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,190,000.

424

Businesses

4,908

Employees

$352.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 22.9%
Health care and social assistance 76 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 51 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.7%
Retail trade 33 7.8%
Finance and insurance 27 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.8%
Information 14 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.8%
Educational services 9 2.1%
Construction 8 1.9%
Wholesale trade 8 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%

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 19806 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 19806 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 19806 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 19806 ranks #4 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
19732 Rockland, DE 25 1.5 mi
19802 Wilmington, DE 24,621 1.9 mi
19805 Wilmington, DE 40,937 2.0 mi
19801 Wilmington, DE 16,286 2.6 mi
19710 Montchanin, DE 41 2.5 mi
19803 Wilmington, DE 21,364 2.8 mi
19809 Wilmington, DE 14,049 3.3 mi
19807 Wilmington, DE 7,405 3.4 mi
19735 Winterthur, DE 12 3.5 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 4.3 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
19805 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 40,937
19701 standard
Bear, DE
Pop: 39,194
19808 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 38,442

Related Areas

New Castle County Wilmington, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19806 in? ▼
ZIP code 19806 (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 19806? ▼
ZIP code 19806 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 9,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19806? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19806 is $88,855, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19806? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19806 is $386,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19806? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19806 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19806? ▼
ZIP code 19806 has 424 business establishments employing approximately 4,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19806? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19806 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19806? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19806 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 19806? ▼
In ZIP code 19806, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 19806? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19806 is 19.0 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 19806? ▼
In ZIP code 19806, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19806? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19806 is 9.9% 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.