19804 ZIP Code — Wilmington, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19804 is located in Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 7.18 square miles and serves a population of 17,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19804
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
The gap between median ($71,610) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,986
population
7.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19804
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19805 Wilmington (2.6 mi)
19808 Wilmington (2.7 mi)
19806 Wilmington (4.3 mi)
19895 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19892 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19893 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19886 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19885 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19894 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19884 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19891 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
19890 Wilmington (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,986 |
| Population density | 2,505 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7170 |
| Longitude | -75.6205 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 302 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Demographics & statistics
17,986
Population
2,505
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$71,610
Median household income
$41,954
Per capita income
$232,200
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
74.8%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
5,989
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
415
Under 5
448
451
5–9
486
503
10–14
542
612
15–19
660
513
20–24
553
1,267
25–34
1,366
1,281
35–44
1,381
1,025
45–54
1,105
508
55–59
547
678
60–64
731
652
65–74
702
560
75–84
604
191
85+
205
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,768 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,218 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,914 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.6%
Black or African American
13.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,599 | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,595 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,823 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,227 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 1,215 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 306 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $71,610 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
62.5%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,175 |
| Owner occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter occupied | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.1% |
| Electricity | 21.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 15.6% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,864 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 657 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,615 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,343 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,200 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,259 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 39.0% |
| Married | 43.5% | 36.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
38.8%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 160 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,494 | 38.5% |
| High school | 1,219 | 31.4% |
| College / grad school | 781 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Retail trade
14.3%
Professional & management
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Construction
7.4%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
8.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 849 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,123 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,099 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 953 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 79 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,295 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 15,955 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,410 | 57.9% |
| Foreign born | 340 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,691 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 755 | 44.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,190 | 17.7% |
| French | 1,814 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 607 | 3.4% |
| English | 400 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 85 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 83 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19804
What city is ZIP code 19804 in?
ZIP code 19804 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19804 in?
ZIP code 19804 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of ZIP code 19804?
ZIP code 19804 has an estimated population of 17,986 residents, with a density of 2,506 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19804?
The median home value in ZIP code 19804 is $232,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19804?
The median household income in ZIP code 19804 is $71,610, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19804 in?
ZIP code 19804 observes the EST timezone.