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Wilmington, Delaware · ZIP 19802

Wilmington — ZIP 19802

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Wilmington (19802) scores 40/100 — 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 $207K.

40OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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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 index34/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency19%
Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100
Typical home value$207K
Median rent$1,546/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

$207K

Median Rent

$1,546/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 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
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School06–08730
30%
40%
East Side Charter SchoolKG–08434
10%
21%
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary SchoolKG–05322
10%
9%
Warner Elementary School03–05395
6%
10%
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter SchoolKG–08557
3%
14%
Shortlidge (Evan G.) AcademyKG–02340Not 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

25,670

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19802 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 19802 has a school score of 34/100. 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 19802 is approximately $207K. 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 19802 in Wilmington has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.