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Wilmington, DE — ZIP 19806

Population: 9,777 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19806 (Wilmington, DE) is $363,263 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $915,000 after a median 115 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,028/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,263

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,263
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+40.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$363,263
House Price Index (state)
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$915,000
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
-23.4%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,028/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School, Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Halby Chemical Co. (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
282

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
299
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,884
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
51,721

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
136
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+744 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
71.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,506
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
263,867
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,360

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 19806State medianUS median
Median home value$363,263$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$915,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market115 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,028/mo$2,021/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,506$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 19806?
$363,263.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19806?
$915,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19806?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19806?
Typical rent: $2,028/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19806?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 19806 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19806?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19806?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19806?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Halby Chemical Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19806?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19806 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19806?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19806?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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