19801 ZIP Code – Wilmington, Delaware
ZIP code 19801 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County with a population of approximately 16,545 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,453, which is well below the Delaware average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $166,300 is below the national average, with 30.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,087 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 44% single-family (decreasing), 43% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 28.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 26.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 35.0, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 19802, 19806, 19805.
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ZIP 19801 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19801 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $166k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.8% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.0% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19802 – Wilmington
- 19806 – Wilmington
- 19805 – Wilmington
- 19809 – Wilmington
- 08023 – Deepwater
- 19804 – Wilmington
- 19710 – Montchanin
- 19803 – Wilmington
- 08069 – Penns Grove
- 19732 – Rockland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19802 | WILMINGTON | 26,065 | $53,907 |
| 19806 | WILMINGTON | 10,273 | $80,196 |
| 19805 | WILMINGTON | 39,610 | $55,912 |
| 19809 | WILMINGTON | 15,529 | $83,923 |
| 08023 | DEEPWATER | 282 | $50,833 |