ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19806

Part of Wilmington, DE

Pop. 9,777·New Castle County·11th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$1,884/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$48

Reported rents

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ZIP 19806 · $1,884

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 19806 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19806 changed +6.3% 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 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,855) is $2,221 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,090); a 4-bedroom is $2,330.

Rank in Wilmington

5th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Wilmington.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19802, 2 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,656/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19806. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,608/yr

At $1,884/mo median

Location

CityWilmington

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.0% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,555 → $1,884

up 21.2%

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

Rent in ZIP 19806 in Wilmington, DE has increased 21.2% since 2023, going from about $1,555 per month to roughly $1,884 today. 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. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 19806 in Wilmington, DE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19806 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,884/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($88,855/yr), ZIP 19806 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,884/mo in ZIP 19806. The local median household income is $88,855/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19806?

Rent in ZIP 19806 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 19806 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19806 is in the middle among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 19 at $1,884/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19806 changed +6.3%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.