19809 ZIP Code – Wilmington, Delaware
19809 is a ZIP code serving Wilmington, Delaware in New Castle County with a population of approximately 15,529 residents. At $83,923, the median household income here runs near the Delaware average and near the U.S. average. At $288,800, median home values run near the national average, with 74.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,345 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 11.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 37.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 19802, 19801, 19806.
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ZIP 19809 vs. Delaware vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 19809 | DE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $83k | $82k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $288k | $332k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,345 | $1,283 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.9% | 33.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 19802 – Wilmington
- 19801 – Wilmington
- 19806 – Wilmington
- 19803 – Wilmington
- 19703 – Claymont
- 19810 – Wilmington
- 08069 – Penns Grove
- 08023 – Deepwater
- 08067 – Pedricktown
- 19732 – Rockland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19802 | WILMINGTON | 26,065 | $53,907 |
| 19801 | WILMINGTON | 16,545 | $42,453 |
| 19806 | WILMINGTON | 10,273 | $80,196 |
| 19803 | WILMINGTON | 21,437 | $122,853 |
| 19703 | CLAYMONT | 16,376 | $72,979 |