ZIP 19806 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wilmington city, DE (19806)

Median Income

$86,240

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+462

Wealth inflow

Population

9,934

Unemployment

2.0%

1.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 462 for ZIP 19806 (Wilmington city, DE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.0%-45% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.1%-31% vs US avg

424

Establishments

4,908

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction3.4%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Retail trade4.6%
Transportation, utilities2.5%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate14.6%
Professional, scientific, management19.1%
Education, health care, social30.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.0%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 19806 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.7%, median income rose 4.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 0.5%.

Median Income

$86,240

+15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate