Elsmere, DE ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Elsmere, Delaware: 19805 and 19804. Together they are home to 60,181 residents in 23,399 households. That is more than the 6,203 people counted inside Elsmere town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $60,221 in 19805 to $79,701 in 19804.
Elsmere town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,203 |
| Households | 2,238 |
| Median household income | $67,944 |
| Median home value | $225,800 |
| Median age | 35.5 |
| Median rent | $1,339 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 60,181 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 23,399 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,221 (19805) to $79,701 (19804) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,612 |
| Homeowners | 64.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 39 routes, 23,547 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Elsmere: 19804 ($79,701)
- Most residents: 19805 (41,402 people)
- Highest homeownership: 19804 (73.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 19805 (34.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 19805 (10.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 19805 (35.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 19804 ($264,100)
Every ZIP code in Elsmere
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19805 | Wilmington | 41,402 | 15,722 | $60,221 | $237,100 | 59.4% | 34.5% | 10.4% | 24 | 17,039 | 14% of its land |
| 19804 | Wilmington | 18,779 | 7,677 | $79,701 | $264,100 | 73.9% | 29.6% | 5.6% | 15 | 8,298 | 3% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Elsmere when at least 10% of its land lies inside Elsmere town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Elsmere. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Elsmere.
Counties
- New Castle County — 32 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Wilmington — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Elsmere, DE?
- 19805 and 19804. A ZIP code is listed for Elsmere when at least 10% of its land lies inside Elsmere town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Elsmere.
- What is the population of Elsmere, DE?
- The Census Bureau counts 6,203 residents inside Elsmere town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Elsmere hold 60,181 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Elsmere, DE?
- $67,944 inside Elsmere town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $60,221 to $79,701.
- Which Elsmere ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 19804, at $79,701, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Elsmere, DE?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 39 carrier routes reaching 23,547 residential and 1,777 business mailboxes.
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