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Edgemoor, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19802, 19809.
Population
6,349
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,310
ZIP codes
2
Edgemoor and its ZIP codes
Edgemoor at a glance
- Edgemoor is about 6.3 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,424, 30% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,400 (18% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,438 a month.
Local data for Edgemoor, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgemoor, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,424
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$290,400
Median rent
$1,438/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (961), Italian Americans (883), German Americans (797).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Edgemoor.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
PPP loans
$30.12M
449 loans, 3,197 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edgemoor, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit7.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgemoor, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgemoor, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Edgemoor
2 in or overlapping Edgemoor. Population shown
Cities near Edgemoor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellefonteTown | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WilmingtonCity | 2.1 mi | 10.9 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ArdencroftVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Carneys Point, NJCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 8.4 |
| ArdentownVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ArdenVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ClaymontCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| ElsmereTown | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.8 |
| NewportTown | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Boothwyn, PACensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgemoor, DE in?
- Edgemoor is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Edgemoor, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgemoor include 19802, 19809.
- What is the population of Edgemoor, DE?
- About 6,349 people live in Edgemoor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgemoor?
- Nearby places include Bellefonte (0.9 mi), Wilmington (2.1 mi), Penns Grove, NJ (2.9 mi), Ardencroft (3.6 mi), Carneys Point, NJ (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023