Zip Code 19808

DE · Population: 38,107

C+
54/100
38
D
Safety
68
B
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19808

Zip code 19808 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 38,107 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $91,847, with home values near $296,900 and rents around $1,299/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 39.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$91,847
Home Value
$296,900
Rent
$1,299/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
39.8%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).