Zip code 19806: Wilmington, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19806
19806 is an urban zip code in Wilmington, Delaware (New Castle County), covering 1.7 sq mi of land. About 9,777 people live here, or 5,734 per square mile. The median resident is 50.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $88,855 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $386,000, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,396 a month.
71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and legal and social services.
How 19806 compares
- Healthcare workers17.8%98thU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%3rd of 63 in DE
- Per capita income$90,32797thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,3754th of 62 in DE
- 96thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%4th of 62 in DE
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.4493rd of 61 in DE
- Median age50.395thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.619th of 63 in DE
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%17th of 63 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$79,96293rdStrengthU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,1273rd of 62 in DE
- Work from home24.7%87thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%9th of 63 in DE
- Population density5,734/sq mi84thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi4th of 63 in DE
- 79thU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%14th of 63 in DE
- Housing vacancy9.6%69thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%19th of 62 in DE
- Median household income$88,85561stU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95424th of 61 in DE
- Median home value$386,00060thU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00019th of 61 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,39650thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40123rd of 56 in DE
- Poverty rate9.9%44thU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%24th of 62 in DE
- 43rdU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%33rd of 63 in DE
- 36thU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%33rd of 61 in DE
- 35thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%38th of 63 in DE
- Diversity index36.532ndU.S. 61.4 · DE 6045th of 63 in DE
- Veterans4.5%32ndU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%57th of 63 in DE
- Government workers11.3%29thU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%48th of 63 in DE
- Broadband access88.8%27thU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%49th of 62 in DE
- Homeownership rate50.9%19thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%59th of 62 in DE
- Population9,77715thU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19135th of 63 in DE
- Uninsured rate3.3%15thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%47th of 63 in DE
- Average commute19 min9thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min60th of 61 in DE
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%61st of 63 in DE
- 2ndU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%58th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19806 | New Castle | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 17.8% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 3rd of 63 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $90,327 | $47,777 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 4th of 62 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 70.7% | 39.7% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 4th of 62 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.540 | 0.452 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 3rd of 61 | |
| Median age | 50.3 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 19th of 63 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.7% | 17.1% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 17th of 63 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $79,962 | $54,164 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 3rd of 62 | |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 17.6% | 15% | 15.1% | 9th of 63 | |
| Population density | 5,734/sq mi | 1,356/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 4th of 63 | |
| Tech workers | 5% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 14th of 63 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.6% | 5% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 19th of 62 | |
| Median household income | $88,855 | $91,166 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 24th of 61 | |
| Median home value | $386,000 | $352,200 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 19th of 61 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,396 | $1,448 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 23rd of 56 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 24th of 62 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.8% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 33rd of 63 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.9% | 47.8% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 33rd of 61 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.2% | 12.8% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 38th of 63 | |
| Diversity index | 36.5 | 64.5 | 60 | 61.4 | 45th of 63 | |
| Veterans | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 57th of 63 | |
| Government workers | 11.3% | 14.2% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 48th of 63 | |
| Broadband access | 88.8% | 93.2% | 92.4% | 91% | 49th of 62 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 50.9% | 69% | 73% | 65.2% | 59th of 62 | |
| Population | 9,777 | 577,961 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 35th of 63 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 47th of 63 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19 min | 25.3 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 60th of 61 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 61st of 63 | |
| Residents under 18 | 8.2% | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22% | 58th of 63 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White79%
- Black9%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,033
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Family households
- 28.8%
- Married couples
- 24.3%
- Living alone
- 61.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.5%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,671
- Owner-occupied
- 50.9%
- Vacant
- 9.6%
- Median year built
- 1954
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 19806 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $86,923 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,230 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $77,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,417 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,444 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 37.3%
- Households with broadband
- 88.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.8%
- No internet access
- 9.2%
- Without health insurance
- 3.3%
- Limited-English households
- 1.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- Center point
- 39.7625° N, 75.5633° W
- Land area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Wilmington80% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19806
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19884 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19885 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19886 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19893 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19894 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19895 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19898 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19899 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 1.5 mi | — |
| 19802 | Wilmington, DE | 2 mi | $53,812 |
| 19805 | Wilmington, DE | 2 mi | $60,221 |
| 19710 | Montchanin, DE | 2.2 mi | — |
| 19732 | Rockland, DE | 2.7 mi | $236,000 |
Zip codes like 19806 elsewhere
Questions about 19806
What city is zip code 19806?
19806 is assigned to Wilmington, Delaware. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 19806 in?
19806 is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of 19806?
About 9,777 people live in 19806, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19806 in?
19806 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19806?
The median household income in 19806 is $88,855.
What zip codes are near 19806?
The closest zip codes to 19806 are 19884, 19885, 19886, 19893, 19894.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19806, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.