PlainZIP

Wilmington, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19809

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

14,049
775/sq mi
$81,288
Median income
$314,900
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
775
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19809 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, home to 14,049 residents across 18.1 square miles, a density of 775 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19809 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,288 (9% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $44,461. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $314,900 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,495 a month; 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, 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 19809 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 19809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19809.

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 19809, 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

14,049

Population

18.1

Area (sq mi)

775

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19809?

38.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 20.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$81,288

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$44,461

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19809 ranks nationally

Wilmington, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,288 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,414

Total Housing Units

6,121

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$314,900

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,495

Median Rent

1957

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19809 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 171
2021 +10.4% 189
2022 +10.8% 209
2023 +10.3% 231
2024 +7.7% 249

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 503 business establishments in ZIP 19809, employing approximately 6,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $610,177,000.

503

Businesses

6,473

Employees

$610.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 81 16.1%
Finance and insurance 78 15.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 38 7.5%
Construction 36 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 5.2%
Retail trade 25 5.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 25 5.0%
Wholesale trade 22 4.4%
Information 18 3.6%
Utilities 8 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.0%

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 19809 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 19809 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 19809 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 19809 ranks #6 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
19802 Wilmington, DE 24,621 1.4 mi
19810 Wilmington, DE 25,011 4.1 mi
19806 Wilmington, DE 9,560 3.3 mi
19801 Wilmington, DE 16,286 3.0 mi
08023 Deepwater, NJ 451 4.9 mi
19803 Wilmington, DE 21,364 3.5 mi
19703 Claymont, DE 14,471 3.9 mi
19732 Rockland, DE 25 4.0 mi
19060 Garnet Valley, PA 11,368 6.3 mi
19805 Wilmington, DE 40,937 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
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 19809 in? ▼
ZIP code 19809 (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 19809? ▼
ZIP code 19809 in Wilmington, DE has a population of 14,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19809 is $81,288, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19809 is $314,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19809 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19809? ▼
ZIP code 19809 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 6,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19809 are: Other services (except public administration) (81), Finance and insurance (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19809 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 19809? ▼
In ZIP code 19809, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 19809? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19809 is 24.7 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 19809? ▼
In ZIP code 19809, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19809 is 12.2% 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.