19802 ZIP Code – Wilmington, Delaware

19802 is a large ZIP code in Wilmington, Delaware, part of New Castle County with a population of approximately 26,065 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $53,907, which is below the Delaware average and below the national figure. Median home values of $178,600 are below the national average, with 48.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,150, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 20.2%, well above the national average. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 37.0, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 19809, 19806, 19801.

ZIP Code 19802 Data

Population 26,065
Median Household Income $53,907
Median Home Value $178,600
Median Rent $1,150
Median Age 37.0
Unemployment Rate 8.8%
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
State Delaware

ZIP 19802 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 19802DE Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population26k15k10k
Median Household Income$53k$82k$73k
Median Home Value$178k$332k$258k
Median Rent$1,150$1,283$1,088
Median Age37.044.843.2
Unemployment Rate8.8%5.5%5.0%
Poverty Rate20.2%9.3%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher28.0%33.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
19809 WILMINGTON 15,529 $83,923
19806 WILMINGTON 10,273 $80,196
19801 WILMINGTON 16,545 $42,453
19803 WILMINGTON 21,437 $122,853
19805 WILMINGTON 39,610 $55,912