Income & Economy in Wilmington city, DE (19809)
Median Income
$85,988
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+704
Wealth inflow
Population
15,129
Unemployment
6.3%
2.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 704 for ZIP 19809 (Wilmington city, DE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 19809 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income fell 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,988 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| Establishments | 503 |
| Employees | 6,473 |