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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19801

New Castle County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$181,168[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+9.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.2%
vs metro
-54.7%
vs state
-52.2%
ZIP 19801 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19801 in DE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19801 is worth $181,168 — 54.7% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,913 a month — a 12.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,913[2]
Gross yield
12.7%[2]
Cap rate
7.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,551[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New Castle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
16,327[3]
Median household income
$52,810[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of New Castle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+192[5]
Moved in
12,121
Moved out
11,929

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
3
  • Howard High School of Technology

    High · Grades 9–12 · New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District

    902 students

  • First State Montessori Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · First State Montessori Academy

    643 students

  • Kuumba Academy Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Kuumba Academy Charter School

    599 students

  • The Bancroft School

    Other · Grades 1–9 · Christina School District

    535 students

  • Freire Charter School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Freire Charter School Wilmington

    411 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield12.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.6%
Annual rent$22,954

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$916
Loan principal$144,934
Down payment$36,234
Total interest paid$184,856

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.63
Monthly cost to own$1,197
Monthly rent$1,913

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19801?
The typical home in 19801 is worth $181,168, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19801?
Home values in 19801 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19801?
A typical home in 19801 rents for about $1,913 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 19801?
The effective property tax rate in 19801 is 0.9% — roughly $1,551 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19801?
ZIP code 19801 has a population of 16,327 and a median household income of $52,810.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $181,582
    Gross yield
    10.5%
  • Camden, NJ

    Typical home
    $175,582
    Gross yield
  • Collingdale, PA

    Typical home
    $173,529
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $171,133
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $192,265
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $169,317
    Gross yield
    10.0%

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