Most affordable ZIP codes in Delaware
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in Delaware by median home value. #1 is 19802 (Wilmington) at about $188,400. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in Delaware among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $353,640. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 19802 (Wilmington) at about $188,400; 19801 (Wilmington) at about $196,000; 19805 (Wilmington) at about $220,200.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Delaware state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19802 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $188,400 | 25,670 | $54,370 | $188,400 |
| 2 | 19801 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $196,000 | 16,170 | $44,505 | $196,000 |
| 3 | 19805 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $220,200 | 40,315 | $56,708 | $220,200 |
| 4 | 19941 | Ellendale | Sussex County | $225,500 | 3,120 | $66,601 | $225,500 |
| 5 | 19940 | Delmar | Sussex County | $225,700 | 7,108 | $63,361 | $225,700 |
| 6 | 19933 | Bridgeville | Sussex County | $231,300 | 11,409 | $61,261 | $231,300 |
| 7 | 19956 | Laurel | Sussex County | $233,500 | 16,274 | $59,085 | $233,500 |
| 8 | 19720 | New Castle | New Castle County | $242,600 | 60,593 | $75,985 | $242,600 |
| 9 | 19953 | Hartly | Kent County | $244,200 | 4,614 | $71,466 | $244,200 |
| 10 | 19706 | Delaware City | New Castle County | $244,600 | 2,059 | $77,143 | $244,600 |
| 11 | 19804 | Newport | New Castle County | $244,700 | 18,231 | $76,204 | $244,700 |
| 12 | 19973 | Seaford | Sussex County | $254,300 | 25,786 | $62,668 | $254,300 |
| 13 | 19901 | Dover | Kent County | $258,400 | 39,149 | $63,891 | $258,400 |
| 14 | 19946 | Frederica | Kent County | $263,400 | 5,508 | $76,213 | $263,400 |
| 15 | 19703 | Claymont | New Castle County | $266,500 | 15,936 | $76,328 | $266,500 |
| 16 | 19713 | Brookside | New Castle County | $267,500 | 30,549 | $72,850 | $267,500 |
| 17 | 19950 | Greenwood | Sussex County | $272,800 | 7,822 | $74,970 | $272,800 |
| 18 | 19952 | Harrington | Kent County | $274,000 | 10,730 | $78,333 | $274,000 |
| 19 | 19960 | Lincoln | Sussex County | $276,200 | 7,083 | $66,929 | $276,200 |
| 20 | 19904 | Dover | Kent County | $281,000 | 38,125 | $66,885 | $281,000 |
| 21 | 19966 | Millsboro | Sussex County | $282,100 | 34,892 | $75,436 | $282,100 |
| 22 | 19954 | Houston | Kent County | $283,800 | 1,728 | $61,823 | $283,800 |
| 23 | 19943 | Riverview | Kent County | $287,200 | 13,167 | $77,247 | $287,200 |
| 24 | 19963 | Milford | Sussex County | $291,200 | 22,544 | $65,420 | $291,200 |
| 25 | 19947 | Georgetown | Sussex County | $294,000 | 19,343 | $68,529 | $294,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in Delaware?
By median home value, 19802 (Wilmington) is near the top of the affordable list at about $188,400. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Delaware?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Delaware?
Visit the Delaware state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.