PlainZIP

Wilmington, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19807

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

7,405
146/sq mi
$153,341
Median income
$936,900
Median home value
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
146
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19807 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19807 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 7,405 residents across 50.8 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19807 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,341 (71% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $115,087. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $936,900 (148% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,628 monthly, and 66.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is 23 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 19807 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 19807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19807.

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 19807, 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

7,405

Population

50.8

Area (sq mi)

146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19807?

54.0

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 11.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$153,341

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$115,087

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19807 ranks nationally

Wilmington, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,341 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,822

Total Housing Units

3,555

Occupied Units

267

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$936,900

Median Home Value

+148% vs state

$1,628

Median Rent

1967

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

+18.0%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19807 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.3% 144
2020 +2.8% 148
2021 +5.4% 156
2022 +18.0% 184
2024 – 201

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 384 business establishments in ZIP 19807, employing approximately 4,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,273,000.

384

Businesses

4,167

Employees

$297.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 77 20.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 19.0%
Retail trade 44 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 34 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 21 5.5%
Wholesale trade 16 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.1%
Construction 9 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 2.1%
Educational services 8 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Information 6 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 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 19807 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 19807 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 19807 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 19807 ranks #4 of 8 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
19735 Winterthur, DE 12 0.7 mi
19710 Montchanin, DE 41 1.2 mi
19732 Rockland, DE 25 2.3 mi
19317 Chadds Ford, PA 9,530 4.2 mi
19805 Wilmington, DE 40,937 3.8 mi
19803 Wilmington, DE 21,364 3.6 mi
19736 Yorklyn, DE 32 3.6 mi
19806 Wilmington, DE 9,560 3.4 mi
19707 Hockessin, DE 16,483 3.9 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 5.6 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 19807 in? ▼
ZIP code 19807 (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 19807? ▼
ZIP code 19807 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 7,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19807? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19807 is $153,341, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19807? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19807 is $936,900, which is 237% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19807? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19807 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19807? ▼
ZIP code 19807 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 4,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19807? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19807 are: Finance and insurance (77), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Retail trade (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19807? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19807 increased by 18.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 19807? ▼
In ZIP code 19807, 86.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.5% 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 19807? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19807 is 23.0 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 19807? ▼
In ZIP code 19807, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19807? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19807 is 4.1% 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.