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ZIP 19801

Pop. 16,327·New Castle County·9th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$85
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ZIP 19801 · $1,880
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19801 (Wilmington, DE) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,327
Median income
$52,810
Median age
35.3
Renters
69.4%
Age distribution
19.6%
29.7%
24.9%
15.9%
Under 1819.6%
18–3429.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6415.9%
65+9.9%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
20.2%
60.5%
White20.2%
Black60.5%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian3.9%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
15.7%
28.5%
26.5%
29.3%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
30.6%
69.4%
Owner30.6%
Renter69.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19801 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,303 → $1,880
up 44.3%
Income
$37,965 → $52,810
up 39.1%
Population
16,061 → 16,327
up 1.7%
Renter share
73.1% → 69.4%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 29.3%
+6.4 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.3
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 19801 in Wilmington, DE has climbed by $577 per month, settling near $1,880 after starting the period at $1,303. Household income in the area moved from $37,965 to $52,810 across the same window, up 39.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,061 to 16,327 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 69.4% of households rent today, against 73.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.9% to 29.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 19801 in Wilmington, DE look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19801 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,880/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($52,810/yr), ZIP 19801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19801 (Wilmington, DE) is $1,880. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19801's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19801 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19801 falls in the middle range for Delaware, ranking #9 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,880/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,880/mo in ZIP 19801. The local median household income is $52,810/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19801?

Rent in ZIP 19801 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19801 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($52,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19801 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 19801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.4% of ZIP 19801 households are renters, while 30.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19801 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19801 is pricier than Wilmington as a whole. At $1,880/mo, it's $8 above the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 19801's median household income ($52,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19801 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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