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Elsmere, DE
Town in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19805.
Population
6,203
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,287
ZIP codes
1
Elsmere and its ZIP codes
Elsmere at a glance
- Elsmere is about 12 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,944, 20% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,800 (36% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,339 a month.
Local data for Elsmere, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elsmere, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,944
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$1,339/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (998), Mexican Americans (869), Puerto Ricans (659).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Elsmere.
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
How people get to work
Elsmere, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elsmere, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elsmere, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Elsmere
1 in or overlapping Elsmere. Population shown
Cities near Elsmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewportTown | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.8 |
| WilmingtonCity | 3 mi | 10.9 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| New CastleCity | 4.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| BellefonteTown | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| HockessinCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Carneys Point, NJCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 8.4 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ArdencroftVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ArdenVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Pennsville, NJCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elsmere, DE in?
- Elsmere is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Elsmere, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elsmere include 19805.
- What is the population of Elsmere, DE?
- About 6,203 people live in Elsmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elsmere?
- Nearby places include Newport (1.8 mi), Greenville (2.8 mi), Wilmington (3 mi), Wilmington Manor (3.8 mi), Edgemoor (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023