Wilmington, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19808
New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,442
- 1,061/sq mi High-density area
- $94,234
- Median income Above-median income area
- $337,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,061
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19808 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 19808 (Wilmington, DE) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.9 in 2023 to 253.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19808 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, with 38,442 residents across 36.2 square miles, a density of 1,061 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19808 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,234 (5% above the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,970. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $337,800 (11% below the average Delaware ZIP) and median rent is $1,436; 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, 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 19808 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 19808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19808.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
379 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
217 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
170 establishments
- Information 148
Information
148 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 19808, 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
38,442
Population
36.2
Area (sq mi)
1,061
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19808?
42.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
14.6%
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?
$94,234
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$47,970
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19808 ranks nationally
Wilmington, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$94,234 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,864housing units
15,864
Total Housing Units
15,544
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,436
Median Rent
1971
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19808 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 176 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 194 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 217 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 245 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 253 |
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 1,913 business establishments in ZIP 19808, employing approximately 26,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,332,846,000.
1,913
Businesses
26,418
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 379 | 19.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 217 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 187 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 170 | 8.9% |
| Information | 148 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 118 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 109 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 95 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 88 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 32 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 19808 vs 19707 →
ZIP 19808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19711
Newark (19711)
51,322 residents
- 19805
Wilmington (19805)
40,937 residents
- 19808
Wilmington (19808)
38,442 residents
- 19713
Newark (19713)
30,408 residents
- 19804 17,944
Wilmington (19804)
17,944 residents
- 19707 16,483
Hockessin (19707)
16,483 residents
- 19801 16,286
Wilmington (19801)
16,286 residents
- 19806 9,560
Wilmington (19806)
9,560 residents
- 19807 7,405
Wilmington (19807)
7,405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19808 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19808 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19707
Hockessin (19707)
$172,696 median income
- 19807
Wilmington (19807)
$153,341 median income
- 19711
Newark (19711)
$95,403 median income
- 19808
Wilmington (19808)
$94,234 median income
- 19806
Wilmington (19806)
$88,855 median income
- 19804
Wilmington (19804)
$79,701 median income
- 19713
Newark (19713)
$76,493 median income
- 19805 $60,221
Wilmington (19805)
$60,221 median income
- 19801 $52,810
Wilmington (19801)
$52,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19808 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19707 | Hockessin, DE | 16,483 | 3.4 mi |
| 19804 | Wilmington, DE | 17,944 | 2.9 mi |
| 19736 | Yorklyn, DE | 32 | 4.7 mi |
| 19805 | Wilmington, DE | 40,937 | 3.9 mi |
| 19711 | Newark, DE | 51,322 | 4.3 mi |
| 19713 | Newark, DE | 30,408 | 5.3 mi |
| 19807 | Wilmington, DE | 7,405 | 5.0 mi |
| 19806 | Wilmington, DE | 9,560 | 5.6 mi |
| 19735 | Winterthur, DE | 12 | 5.7 mi |
| 19801 | Wilmington, DE | 16,286 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19808, 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 (38,442 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 19808 in?
ZIP code 19808 (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 19808?
ZIP code 19808 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 38,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19808?
The median household income in ZIP 19808 is $94,234, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19808?
The median home value in ZIP 19808 is $337,800, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19808 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19808?
ZIP code 19808 has 1,913 business establishments employing approximately 26,418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19808?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19808 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (379), Health care and social assistance (217), Retail trade (187). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19808?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19808 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 19808?
In ZIP code 19808, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 19808?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19808 is 23.8 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 19808?
In ZIP code 19808, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19808 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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