ZIP Code · DE

ZIP 19808

Part of Wilmington, DE

Pop. 39,082·New Castle County·5th most expensive ZIP in Delaware

Median rent (all units)

$2,204/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$272

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 19808 · $2,204

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,330

1 BR

$1,440

2 BR

$1,720

3 BR

$2,060

4 BR+

$2,300

Research median

$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Delaware

Rent in ZIP 19808 changed +5.2% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,234) is $2,356 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,300).

Rank in Wilmington

7th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Wilmington.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 19805, 4 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,554/mo), about $7,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 19808. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,448/yr

At $2,204/mo median

Location

CityWilmington

StateDE

CountyNew Castle County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19808 (Wilmington, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,082

Median income

$94,234

Median age

42.6

Renters

21%

Age distribution

19%

20.9%

26.7%

13.8%

19.6%

Under 1819%

18–3420.9%

35–5426.7%

55–6413.8%

65+19.6%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

69.9%

15%

White69.9%

Black8%

Hispanic15%

Asian8.3%

Education (25+)

27.8%

24.6%

40.4%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma27.8%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+40.4%

Housing tenure

79%

21%

Owner79%

Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19808 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Income

$84,964 → $94,234

up 10.9%

Population

39,016 → 39,082

up 0.2%

Renter share

22.9% → 21%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

39.3% → 40.4%

+1.1 pts

Median household income climbed from $84,964 to $94,234 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% shift. The renter share has eased from 22.9% to 21%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 19808 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $2,204/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($94,234/yr), ZIP 19808 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19808?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,204/mo in ZIP 19808. The local median household income is $94,234/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19808?

Rent in ZIP 19808 has risen 5.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 19808 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19808 is one of the pricier among Delaware ZIP codes for rent, ranking #5 of 19 at $2,204/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 19808 changed +5.2%, against a typical +5.2% across the 17 Delaware ZIP codes Zillow tracks.