Zip Code 19806

DE · Population: 10,273

C+
55/100
38
D
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19806

Zip code 19806 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 10,273 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $80,196, with home values near $351,300 and rents around $1,289/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 70.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$80,196
Home Value
$351,300
Rent
$1,289/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
70.8%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.2%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).