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Wilmington, Delaware · ZIP 19801

Wilmington — ZIP 19801

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Wilmington (19801) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Wilmington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $182K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index79/100
Typical home value$182K
Median rent$1,880/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$182K

Median Rent

$1,880/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,809

Violent Crime

2,126

Property Crime

9,683

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for New Castle County, Delaware (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
First State Montessori AcademyKG–08657
43%
65%
Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolKG–08594
12%
26%
Freire Charter School08–12406
3%
22%
Great Oaks Charter School09–12149
3%
27%
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy01–08616
2%
8%
Stubbs Early Education CenterPK–KG148Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,170

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

31%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19801 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 19801 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 19801 is approximately $182K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 19801 in Wilmington has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.