Zip code 19809: Wilmington, Delaware
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 19809
19809 is a suburban zip code in Wilmington, Delaware (New Castle County), covering 6.8 sq mi of land. About 14,311 people live here, or 2,118 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,288 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $314,900, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,495 a month.
43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and education.
How 19809 compares
- 85thStrengthU.S. 91% · DE 92.4%10th of 62 in DE
- Tech workers5.1%80thU.S. 3.8% · DE 3.8%12th of 63 in DE
- Work from home19.4%76thU.S. 15.1% · DE 15%19th of 63 in DE
- Median earnings per worker$59,18474thU.S. $49,666 · DE $50,12715th of 62 in DE
- Residents under 1824.7%72ndU.S. 22% · DE 20.7%12th of 63 in DE
- 71stU.S. 35.7% · DE 35.8%14th of 62 in DE
- 69thU.S. 51.1% · DE 49.6%20th of 61 in DE
- Veterans7%66thU.S. 6.2% · DE 7.4%33rd of 63 in DE
- Homeownership rate74.1%64thU.S. 65.2% · DE 73%41st of 62 in DE
- Per capita income$44,46161stU.S. $44,673 · DE $45,37526th of 62 in DE
- Population density2,118/sq mi58thU.S. 95/sq mi · DE 524/sq mi12th of 63 in DE
- Poverty rate12.2%57thU.S. 12.5% · DE 10.4%17th of 62 in DE
- Median gross rent$1,49556thU.S. $1,413 · DE $1,40117th of 56 in DE
- Diversity index51.554thU.S. 61.4 · DE 6025th of 63 in DE
- Median household income$81,28852ndU.S. $80,734 · DE $84,95433rd of 61 in DE
- 52ndU.S. 17.2% · DE 20.6%42nd of 63 in DE
- Median age38.647thU.S. 38.9 · DE 41.646th of 63 in DE
- Median home value$314,90046thU.S. $332,700 · DE $352,00035th of 61 in DE
- Government workers12.9%43rdU.S. 14.5% · DE 15.7%38th of 63 in DE
- 42ndU.S. 0.483 · DE 0.44927th of 61 in DE
- Average commute24.7 min41stU.S. 26.4 min · DE 26 min45th of 61 in DE
- 40thU.S. 10% · DE 8.6%36th of 63 in DE
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · DE 10.7%39th of 63 in DE
- Housing vacancy4.6%29thU.S. 10.1% · DE 13.4%43rd of 62 in DE
- 28thU.S. 5.2% · DE 5.1%46th of 63 in DE
- Population14,31122ndU.S. 334,922,499 · DE 1,021,19127th of 63 in DE
- 19thU.S. 9.7% · DE 10.5%48th of 63 in DE
- Uninsured rate2.2%6thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · DE 6.3%56th of 63 in DE
| Measure | 19809 | New Castle | DE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 96% | 93.2% | 92.4% | 91% | 10th of 62 | |
| Tech workers | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 12th of 63 | |
| Work from home | 19.4% | 17.6% | 15% | 15.1% | 19th of 63 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $59,184 | $54,164 | $50,127 | $49,666 | 15th of 62 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22% | 12th of 63 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 39.7% | 35.8% | 35.7% | 14th of 62 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 55.8% | 47.8% | 49.6% | 51.1% | 20th of 61 | |
| Veterans | 7% | 5.8% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 33rd of 63 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 69% | 73% | 65.2% | 41st of 62 | |
| Per capita income | $44,461 | $47,777 | $45,375 | $44,673 | 26th of 62 | |
| Population density | 2,118/sq mi | 1,356/sq mi | 524/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 12th of 63 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.2% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 17th of 62 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,495 | $1,448 | $1,401 | $1,413 | 17th of 56 | |
| Diversity index | 51.5 | 64.5 | 60 | 61.4 | 25th of 63 | |
| Median household income | $81,288 | $91,166 | $84,954 | $80,734 | 33rd of 61 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.6% | 17.2% | 42nd of 63 | |
| Median age | 38.6 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 46th of 63 | |
| Median home value | $314,900 | $352,200 | $352,000 | $332,700 | 35th of 61 | |
| Government workers | 12.9% | 14.2% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 38th of 63 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.426 | 0.452 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 27th of 61 | |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 25.3 min | 26 min | 26.4 min | 45th of 61 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 36th of 63 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.1% | 12.8% | 10.7% | 14.1% | 39th of 63 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.6% | 5% | 13.4% | 10.1% | 43rd of 62 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 46th of 63 | |
| Population | 14,311 | 577,961 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 | 27th of 63 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.3% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 48th of 63 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 56th 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
- White66%
- Black19%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,121
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 59.5%
- Married couples
- 36.6%
- Living alone
- 34.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,414
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%
- Median year built
- 1957
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 55.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (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 | 19809 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,752 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,693 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,439 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,052 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 20.4%
- Households with broadband
- 96%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.7%
- No internet access
- 3%
- Without health insurance
- 2.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- County
- New Castle County
- Center point
- 39.7567° N, 75.5010° W
- Land area
- 6.8 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Wilmington30% of zip
- Edgemoor (unincorporated)17% of zip
- Bellefonte3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 19809
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19802 | Wilmington, DE | 1.4 mi | $53,812 |
| 19884 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19885 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19886 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19893 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19894 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19895 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19898 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19899 | Wilmington, DE · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19801 | Wilmington, DE | 3.1 mi | $52,810 |
| 19806 | Wilmington, DE | 3.3 mi | $88,855 |
| 19803 | Wilmington, DE | 3.7 mi | $135,218 |
Zip codes like 19809 elsewhere
Questions about 19809
What city is zip code 19809?
19809 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 19809 in?
19809 is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of 19809?
About 14,311 people live in 19809, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 19809 in?
19809 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 19809?
The median household income in 19809 is $81,288.
What zip codes are near 19809?
The closest zip codes to 19809 are 19802, 19884, 19885, 19886, 19893.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 19809, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.