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ZIP Code 19802
Wilmington, DE, New Castle County
Population
26,051
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
7,478
City
Wilmington
ZIP 19802 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 19802 at a glance
- ZIP 19802 (Wilmington) is about 14 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,812, 37% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,600 (45% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,227 a month.
Local data for ZIP 19802
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 19802, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,812
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$194,600
Prices +5.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,227/mo
Homeownership
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
436
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,963
$264M annual payroll
PPP loans
$50.68M
1,032 loans
Campaign donations
$70.05K
46% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 19802, 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 ZIP 19802, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 19802
ZIP codes near 19802
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 19809Edgemoor | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| 19806Wilmington | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| 19801Wilmington | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| 19803Arden | 2.9 mi | 12.7 |
| 19805Elsmere | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| 19710Greenville | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| 19732Greenville | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| 19810Arden | 4.3 mi | 7.9 |
| 08023Pennsville | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| 19735Greenville | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| 19703Claymont | 5 mi | 4 |
| 08069Carneys Point | 5.3 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 19802?
- ZIP code 19802 is in Wilmington, DE (New Castle County).
- What county is ZIP code 19802 in?
- ZIP code 19802 is mostly in New Castle County, Delaware.
- How many people live in ZIP code 19802?
- About 26,051 people live in the 19802 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.