Wilmington, DE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 19803 serves a portion of Wilmington, Delaware, within New Castle County. This community is home to approximately 15,525 residents, with a median age of 41.4 years. The median household income of $81,115 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $462,355 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 60% owner-occupied and 40% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wilmington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 18% and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 19803 reflects the economic character of New Castle County in Delaware.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,525 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,397 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $81,115 | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $462,355 | ↑ 53% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.9% | ↑ 118% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 18% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,520 | — |