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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware?

$1,192/month 5.9%vs 2023 ($1,126)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware (ZIP 19801) is $1,192/month (±$70), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $199,900 (±$20,651), and the median household income is $52,810/year. The unemployment rate in New Castle County, Delaware was 4.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 19801

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,192
Median Home Value$199,900
Median Household Income$52,810
Total Housing Units8,150
Renter-Occupied Units5,658
Renter-Occupied Share69%
Households Paying 50%+ Income919 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.6%

How does ZIP 19801 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Delaware.

Higher rent than 23% of ZIP codes in Delaware · 44th of 56

Cheapest: ZCTA5 19975($1,037)
Priciest: ZCTA5 19707($2,327)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 19707$2,327
2ZCTA5 19701$1,827
3ZCTA5 19967$1,750
… 40 more …
44ZCTA5 19801(you are here)$1,192
… 9 more …
54ZCTA5 19940$1,037
54ZCTA5 19975$1,037
56ZCTA5 19980$866

Geography

ZIP 19801 is in New Castle County, Delaware.

It covers part of Wilmington city, Delaware.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware (ZIP 19801) is $1,192/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware?

The median home value in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware (ZIP 19801) is $199,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 19801 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 19801, Delaware, 919 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware?

The median household income in ZCTA5 19801, Delaware is $52,810/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,192 has a margin of error of ±$70. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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