19809 ZIP Code — Wilmington, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19809 is located in Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 6.76 square miles and serves a population of 15,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19809
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $288,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $83,923.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,529
population
6.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19809 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19809
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Acceptable |
| Wilmington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19802 Wilmington (2.2 mi)
19703 Claymont (3 mi)
19895 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19886 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19892 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19894 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19885 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19896 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19891 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19884 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19890 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
19893 Wilmington (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,529 |
| Population density | 2,297 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7662 |
| Longitude | -75.4880 |
| 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 | 37.4% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Demographics & statistics
15,529
Population
2,297
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$83,923
Median household income
$43,853
Per capita income
$288,800
Median home value
$1,345
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
4,886
Housing units
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
741
Under 5
734
440
5–9
436
495
10–14
491
423
15–19
419
276
20–24
273
1,189
25–34
1,177
1,059
35–44
1,048
761
45–54
754
533
55–59
527
840
60–64
831
585
65–74
580
341
75–84
337
120
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,954 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,575 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,082 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.3%
Black or African American
21.3%
Asian
6.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,062 | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,385 | 21.3% |
| Asian | 1,066 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 894 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 121 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $83,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
38.9%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,345 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 59.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.8% |
| Electricity | 28.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 7.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,454 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 511 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,108 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,200 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,037 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,589 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 35.0% |
| Married | 50.9% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 18.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 274 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,539 | 42.9% |
| High school | 818 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 817 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
16.6%
Finance & real estate
13.4%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Other services
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.3% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 5.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 753 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 20.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,054 | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 395 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 28 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 217 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 140 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,202 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 14,003 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,712 | 43.2% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,327 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 604 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,009 | 19.4% |
| French | 1,553 | 10% |
| Arab | 299 | 1.9% |
| English | 199 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 92 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 91 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.4% |
| German | 42 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19809
What city is ZIP code 19809 in?
ZIP code 19809 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19809 in?
ZIP code 19809 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of ZIP code 19809?
ZIP code 19809 has an estimated population of 15,529 residents, with a density of 2,299 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19809?
The median home value in ZIP code 19809 is $288,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19809?
The median household income in ZIP code 19809 is $83,923, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19809 in?
ZIP code 19809 observes the EST timezone.