Wilmington, DE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 19802 serves a portion of Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. This community is home to approximately 9,352 residents, with a median age of 30.1 years. The median household income of $71,782 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $287,128 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wilmington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 6.3%, 19802 reflects the economic character of New Castle County in Delaware.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,352 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,776 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,782 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $287,128 | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.0% | ↑ 75% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.1 yrs | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,301 | — |