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ZIP 19806

Pop. 9,777·New Castle County·8th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,918/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$47
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ZIP 19806 · $1,918
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,740/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
$23,016/yr
At $1,918/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19806 (Wilmington, DE) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,777
Median income
$88,855
Median age
50.3
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
26.7%
21.1%
16.3%
27.7%
Under 188.2%
18–3426.7%
35–5421.1%
55–6416.3%
65+27.7%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
White80.5%
Black8.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.9%
70.7%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college11.1%
Bachelor's+70.7%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19806 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,464 → $88,855
up 19.3%
Population
10,044 → 9,777
down 2.7%
Renter share
49.5% → 49.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
70.9% → 70.7%
-0.2 pts
Median age
44 → 50.3
+6.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19806 in Wilmington, DE now reports about $88,855, up from $74,464 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,044 to 9,777 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19806 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,918/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($88,855/yr), ZIP 19806 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19806 (Wilmington, DE) is $1,918. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19806's median rent of $1,918/mo is $47 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19806 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19806 falls in the middle range for Delaware, ranking #8 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,918/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19806?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,918/mo in ZIP 19806. The local median household income is $88,855/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19806?

Rent in ZIP 19806 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19806 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,918/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($88,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19806 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of ZIP 19806 households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19806 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19806 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19806 is pricier than Wilmington as a whole. At $1,918/mo, it's $46 above the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,918/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 19806's median household income ($88,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19806 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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