Zip Code 19809

DE · Population: 15,529

C+
50/100
38
D
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19809

Zip code 19809 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 15,529 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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 $83,923, with home values near $288,800 and rents around $1,345/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 44.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$83,923
Home Value
$288,800
Rent
$1,345/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
44.4%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).