ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19802

Part of Wilmington, DE

Pop. 26,051·New Castle County·17th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,656/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$276

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ZIP 19802 · $1,656

More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,230

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,600

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR+

$2,140

Research median

$1,600/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19802 changed +8.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($53,812) is $1,345 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,340); a 2-bedroom is $1,600.

Rank in Wilmington

3rd cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Wilmington.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19802. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,872/yr

At $1,656/mo median

Location

CityWilmington

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19802 (Wilmington, DE) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,051

Median income

$53,812

Median age

36.8

Renters

51.5%

Age distribution

20.8%

26.7%

24.8%

12.8%

14.9%

Under 1820.8%

18–3426.7%

35–5424.8%

55–6412.8%

65+14.9%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

21%

70.1%

White21%

Black70.1%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian1.1%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

33.8%

27.8%

26.6%

No HS diploma11.8%

HS diploma33.8%

Some college27.8%

Bachelor's+26.6%

Housing tenure

48.5%

51.5%

Owner48.5%

Renter51.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19802 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Income

$50,761 → $53,812

up 6.0%

Population

27,363 → 26,051

down 4.8%

Renter share

54.4% → 51.5%

-2.9 pts

Bachelor's+

21.4% → 26.6%

+5.2 pts

Median household income grew from $50,761 to $53,812 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 27,363 to 26,051 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 51.5% of households rent today, against 54.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.4% to 26.6%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19802 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,656/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($53,812/yr), ZIP 19802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,656/mo in ZIP 19802. The local median household income is $53,812/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19802?

Rent in ZIP 19802 has risen 8.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19802 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19802 is one of the more affordable among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #17 of 19 at $1,656/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19802 changed +8.1%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.