NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 19808

DE · Population: 38,107

B+
78/100
82
A
Safety
82
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
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 B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $91,847 and home values around $296,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

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
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).