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ZIP 19810

Pop. 26,530·New Castle County·5th most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,167/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$202
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ZIP 19810 · $2,167
More expensive than 68% 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
$26,004/yr
At $2,167/mo median
Location
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19810 (Wilmington, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,530
Median income
$112,775
Median age
45.3
Renters
18.8%
Age distribution
21.5%
17.4%
23.4%
12.3%
25.4%
Under 1821.5%
18–3417.4%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.3%
65+25.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
White74.2%
Black8.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian6.8%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
18.7%
22.2%
54%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+54%
Housing tenure
81.2%
18.8%
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19810 in Wilmington, DE has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,459 → $112,775
up 14.5%
Population
25,968 → 26,530
up 2.2%
Renter share
19.7% → 18.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
52.2% → 54%
+1.8 pts
Median age
46.6 → 45.3
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 19810 in Wilmington, DE now reports about $112,775, up from $98,459 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,968 to 26,530 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19810 covers Wilmington, DE. The median rent here is $2,167/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 23% of local median household income ($112,775/yr), ZIP 19810 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19810?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19810 (Wilmington, DE) is $2,167. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19810 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19810's median rent of $2,167/mo is $202 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19810 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19810 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #5 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,167/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19810?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,167/mo in ZIP 19810. The local median household income is $112,775/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19810?

Rent in ZIP 19810 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19810 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19810 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,167/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($112,775/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19810 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19810 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.8% of ZIP 19810 households are renters, while 81.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19810 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19810 compare to the rest of Wilmington?

ZIP 19810 is pricier than Wilmington as a whole. At $2,167/mo, it's $295 above the Wilmington citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19810 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19810 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,167/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 19810's median household income ($112,775/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19810 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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