ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19805

Part of Wilmington, DE

Pop. 41,402·New Castle County·19th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,554/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$378

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19805 · $1,554

More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,550

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR+

$2,070

Research median

$1,550/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 19805 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19805 changed +5.4% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,221) is $1,506 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,300); a 2-bedroom is $1,550.

Rank in Wilmington

1st cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Wilmington.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19805. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,648/yr

At $1,554/mo median

Location

CityWilmington

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19805 (Wilmington, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,402

Median income

$60,221

Median age

35.5

Renters

40.6%

Age distribution

26.7%

22.5%

25.5%

13.7%

Under 1826.7%

18–3422.5%

35–5425.5%

55–6411.6%

65+13.7%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

36.7%

34.8%

28%

White36.7%

Black34.8%

Hispanic28%

Asian0.7%

Education (25+)

14.9%

33.4%

28.1%

23.6%

No HS diploma14.9%

HS diploma33.4%

Some college28.1%

Bachelor's+23.6%

Housing tenure

59.4%

40.6%

Owner59.4%

Renter40.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 19805 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,272 → $1,554

up 22.2%

Income

$50,053 → $60,221

up 20.3%

Population

39,500 → 41,402

up 4.8%

Renter share

45.6% → 40.6%

-5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

23.4% → 23.6%

+0.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 19805 in Wilmington, DE paid around $1,272 a month. That figure now sits near $1,554, up 22.2% from the 2023 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,053 in 2021 to $60,221 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 19805 in Wilmington, DE adding about 1,902 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.6% to 40.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19805 in Wilmington, DE market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19805 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,554/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($60,221/yr), ZIP 19805 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19805?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,554/mo in ZIP 19805. The local median household income is $60,221/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19805?

Rent in ZIP 19805 has risen 5.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 19805 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19805 is one of the more affordable among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #19 of 19 at $1,554/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19805 changed +5.4%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.