ZIP Code 19804 Demographics & Data

About Wilmington, DE (ZIP Code 19804)

Delaware

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 19804

The 19804 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wilmington, DE (New Castle County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 17,511. An estimated 19.2% of residents in the 19804 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.5 years. In this Delaware region, an estimated 83.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,631. Median househould income is approximately $61,684, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 19804

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 19804 is 17,511.

Wilmington, DE

The 19804 ZIP Code is associated with Wilmington, DE in New Castle County.

Area Codes associated with 19804

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 19804 include 302.

Sunrise / Sunset in 19804

Sunrise: 5:41 am
Sunset: 8:17 pm
Sunrise in 19804 5:41 am
Sunrise in 19804 8:17 pm

Weather forecast for 19804

Overnight's forecast for 19804: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 19804

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 19804 Fair

Internet in 19804

About 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 19804 have a computer, while approximately 81.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 19804

In ZIP Code 19804, the gender split is approximately 48.9% male and an estimated 51.1% female.

Health Insurance in 19804

Approximately 11.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 19804 (Wilmington, DE) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 19804

In ZIP Code 19804, 83.5% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.0% in this New Castle County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 19804

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.0%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 5.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 19804

Residents of ZIP Code 19804 are older than average. The median age of 39.5 years in ZIP Code 19804 is approximately 3.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 19804 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 19804 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 19804

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 4.3%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 5.8%
25 to 34 years 15.5%
35 to 44 years 14.0%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 2.5%

Income in ZIP Code 19804

The median household income in ZIP Code 19804 is $61,684, while the region's mean household income is $72,383. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,631. The per capita income in ZIP Code 19804 of $29,631 is approximately 16.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $35,450. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 19804 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.4% of 19804 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 19804

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.5%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 19804

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19804, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 21.0% of 19804 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19804 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.6%), followed by Black or African American (13.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 19804

Industry Percent
White 82.6%
Black or African American 13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 3.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 19804

In ZIP Code 19804, 79.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Castle County region.

Language Spoken in 19804

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.9%
Spanish 17.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 19804

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 19804, an estimated 32.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 14.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this New Castle County region.

Age of Housing in 19804

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 32.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 19804 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 19804

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 19804 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19804 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19804 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 19804

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 19804

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 19804 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19804 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes electricity rates in 19804 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 19804

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 19804 13.65¢/kWh 4.35¢/kWh 0.99¢/kWh
Delaware 15.65¢/kWh 12.71¢/kWh 10.41¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 19804

Month ZIP Code 19804 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.55 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.59 5.13 7.3
May 5.42 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.6 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.76 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.5 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes solar power levels in 19804 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 19804

In 19804, 64.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.2 minutes. Approximately 19.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19804 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 19804 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 19804

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 10.6%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.6%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 2.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 19804 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19804, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 19804 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this New Castle County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 19804

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 146
Credit reporting or credit repair services 119
Checking or savings account 16
Debt collection 10
Credit card or prepaid card 7
Other 7
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 19804

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 183
Improper use of your report 58
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 12
Managing an account 11
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 11
Other 30
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 19804. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.