19803 vs 19808 — Compare ZIP Codes
Side-by-side comparison. Blue = ZIP 19803, Orange = ZIP 19808.
Quick verdict: ZIP 19803 is wealthier, higher home values, lower poverty rate, more educated, higher work-from-home share. ZIP 19808 is more affordable rent, lower unemployment, more diverse.
Quick Facts
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- Population21,971
- Median Income$133,941
- Median Home Value$436k
- Median Rent$1,436
- Median Age46.4 yrs
- Poverty Rate2.5%
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- Population38,334
- Median Income$92,883
- Median Home Value$310k
- Median Rent$1,184
- Median Age43.6 yrs
- Poverty Rate5.6%
Visual comparison (same scale)
Population
21,97138,334
Median Income
$133,941$92,883
Median Home Value
$436k$310k
Median Rent
$1,436$1,184
Median Age
46.4 yrs43.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.5%5.6%
Demographics
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- White %86.4%
- Black %5.3%
- Asian %3.6%
- Hispanic %4.9%
- Age 0–17 %21.1%
- Age 18–64 %54.9%
- Age 65+ %24.0%
- Bachelor's+ %61.3%
- Diversity Index25/100
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- White %71.2%
- Black %8.1%
- Asian %8.0%
- Hispanic %14.3%
- Age 0–17 %18.9%
- Age 18–64 %61.3%
- Age 65+ %19.8%
- Bachelor's+ %41.1%
- Diversity Index46/100
Visual comparison (same scale)
White %
86.4%71.2%
Black %
5.3%8.1%
Asian %
3.6%8.0%
Hispanic %
4.9%14.3%
Age 0–17 %
21.1%18.9%
Age 18–64 %
54.9%61.3%
Age 65+ %
24.0%19.8%
Bachelor's+ %
61.3%41.1%
Diversity Index
25/10046/100
Economy
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- Median Income$133,941
- Unemployment %5.3%
- IRS Net Migration+1,022
- Work From Home %20.7%
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- Median Income$92,883
- Unemployment %3.7%
- IRS Net Migration+1,784
- Work From Home %13.1%
Visual comparison (same scale)
Median Income
$133,941$92,883
Unemployment %
5.3%3.7%
IRS Net Migration
+1,022+1,784
Work From Home %
20.7%13.1%
Housing
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- Median Home Value$436k
- Median Rent$1,436
- Owner Occupied %90.0%
- Broadband %95.5%
- Vacant %2.0%
- Median Year Built1960
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- Median Home Value$310k
- Median Rent$1,184
- Owner Occupied %79.0%
- Broadband %93.9%
- Vacant %2.8%
- Median Year Built1971
Visual comparison (same scale)
Median Home Value
$436k$310k
Median Rent
$1,436$1,184
Owner Occupied %
90.0%79.0%
Broadband %
95.5%93.9%
Vacant %
2.0%2.8%
Median Year Built
19601971
Climate & Location
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- Snow Days/Year0 days
- Elevation (ft)270 ft
- Nearest Airport9.1 miles (14.6 km)
- Distance to Coast3.5 miles (5.6 km)
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- Snow Days/Year0 days
- Elevation (ft)79 ft
- Nearest Airport5.2 miles (8.4 km)
- Distance to Coast2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Visual comparison (same scale)
Snow Days/Year
0 days0 days
Elevation (ft)
270 ft79 ft
Nearest Airport
9.1 miles (14.6 km)5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Distance to Coast
3.5 miles (5.6 km)2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Infrastructure
ZIP 19803
Wilmington city, DE
View full profile →- Work From Home %20.7%
- Walkability (0–100)59
- Broadband %95.5%
ZIP 19808
Pike Creek CDP, DE
View full profile →- Work From Home %13.1%
- Walkability (0–100)54
- Broadband %93.9%
Visual comparison (same scale)
Work From Home %
20.7%13.1%
Walkability (0–100)
5954
Broadband %
95.5%93.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ZIP 19803 and 19808 compare?
ZIP 19803 is wealthier, higher home values, lower poverty rate, more educated, higher work-from-home share. ZIP 19808 is more affordable rent, lower unemployment, more diverse.
What do the blue and orange colors mean?
Blue represents the first ZIP (19803), orange the second (19808). The same colors are used in the map markers and comparison bars.
Where does this data come from?
Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal sources. See our Methodology page for details.
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