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Wilmington, Delaware · ZIP 19808

Wilmington — ZIP 19808

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Wilmington (19808) scores 50/100 — Fair for Wilmington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $376K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$376K
Median rent$2,122/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

$376K

Median Rent

$2,122/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
Linden Hill Elementary SchoolKG–05532
65%
68%
Heritage Elementary SchoolKG–05492
47%
54%
Marbrook Elementary SchoolKG–05465
43%
53%
Brandywine Springs SchoolKG–08941
39%
52%
Dickinson (John) School06–121,027
20%
45%
Skyline Middle School06–08408
12%
24%
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary SchoolKG–05310
8%
22%
McKean (Thomas) High School09–12920
3%
17%
Gateway Charter SchoolKG–08211
3%
12%

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.

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Demographics

Population

38,334

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 19808 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 19808 has a school score of 56/100. 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 19808 is approximately $376K. 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 19808 in Wilmington has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.