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ZIP 19805

Pop. 41,402·New Castle County·14th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,670/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$295
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ZIP 19805 · $1,670
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,040/yr
At $1,670/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +6.2% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19805 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,670/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($60,221/yr), ZIP 19805 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19805?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19805 (Wilmington, DE) is $1,670. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19805 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19805's median rent of $1,670/mo is $295 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19805 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19805 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #14 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,670/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,670/mo in ZIP 19805. The local median household income is $60,221/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19805?

Rent in ZIP 19805 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19805 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19805 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,670/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($60,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19805 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 19805 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 19805 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19805 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19805 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19805 is more affordable than Wilmington overall. At $1,670/mo, it's $202 below the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19805 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19805 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,670/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 19805's median household income ($60,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19805 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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