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ZIP 19802

Pop. 26,051·New Castle County·18th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$419
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ZIP 19802 · $1,546
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, +2.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19802 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,546/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($53,812/yr), ZIP 19802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19802 (Wilmington, DE) is $1,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19802's median rent of $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19802 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #18 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,546/mo.

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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 19802. The local median household income is $53,812/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19802?

Rent in ZIP 19802 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 19802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19802 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 19802 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 19802 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 19802 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19802 is more affordable than Wilmington overall. At $1,546/mo, it's $326 below the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 19802's median household income ($53,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19802 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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