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ZIP 19809

Pop. 14,311·New Castle County·15th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$1,640/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$325
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 19809 · $1,640
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,780/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
$19,680/yr
At $1,640/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19809 (Wilmington, DE) is majority owner-occupied, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,311
Median income
$81,288
Median age
38.6
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
24.7%
18.8%
23%
16.7%
16.8%
Under 1824.7%
18–3418.8%
35–5423%
55–6416.7%
65+16.8%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
20%
White66.9%
Black20%
Hispanic5%
Asian4.1%
Other4%
Education (25+)
23.2%
29.4%
43.4%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19809 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,982 → $81,288
up 5.6%
Population
15,111 → 14,311
down 5.3%
Renter share
29.5% → 25.9%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 43.4%
+1.9 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.6
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $81,288 today, compared with $76,982 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 15,111 residents to roughly 14,311. Renters now make up 25.9% of households, compared with 29.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19809 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $1,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($81,288/yr), ZIP 19809 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19809?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19809 (Wilmington, DE) is $1,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19809 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19809's median rent of $1,640/mo is $325 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19809 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19809 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #15 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19809?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,640/mo in ZIP 19809. The local median household income is $81,288/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19809?

Rent in ZIP 19809 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19809 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19809 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,640/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($81,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19809 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19809 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of ZIP 19809 households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19809 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19809 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19809 is more affordable than Wilmington overall. At $1,640/mo, it's $232 below the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19809 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19809 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,640/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 19809's median household income ($81,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19809 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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