Cheapest and most expensive ZIP codes in Delaware
Typical home values for 59 Delaware ZIP codes with Zillow data (2026-09). Click a ZIP for its price trend and market stats.
10 most affordable ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19801 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $178,383 | -0.8% |
| 19802 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $198,687 | -2.1% |
| 19805 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $216,108 | +0.2% |
| 19804 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $276,255 | -0.1% |
| 19720 | New Castle | New Castle County | $276,574 | -0.2% |
| 19731 | Port Penn | New Castle County | $292,558 | -2.6% |
| 19706 | Delaware City | New Castle County | $293,618 | -0.7% |
| 19733 | New Castle | New Castle County | $309,746 | -0.8% |
| 19956 | Laurel | Sussex County | $314,208 | -0.6% |
| 19973 | Seaford | Sussex County | $314,424 | +0.4% |
10 most expensive ZIP codes
| ZIP | City | County | Typical value | 6-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19944 | Fenwick Island | Sussex County | $1,220,319 | +1.7% |
| 19807 | Wilmington | New Castle County | $1,109,386 | +2.5% |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach | Sussex County | $995,442 | +4.0% |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | $854,379 | +1.9% |
| 19732 | Rockland | New Castle County | $752,974 | +1.6% |
| 19707 | Hockessin | New Castle County | $604,511 | +1.5% |
| 19958 | Lewes | Sussex County | $584,994 | +0.0% |
| 19975 | Selbyville | Sussex County | $543,155 | +0.9% |
| 19970 | Ocean View | Sussex County | $540,994 | +0.3% |
| 19709 | Middletown | New Castle County | $535,757 | +0.8% |
What these numbers mean for Delaware buyers
The most expensive Delaware ZIP code in this list has a typical home value 6.8 times the cheapest. The middle ZIP code is at $373,033. 37 of 59 ZIP codes are below the statewide typical value of $405,061.
Over the last six months, typical values rose in 43 of 59 ZIP codes and fell or held steady in 16.
Down payment at different price points
At the cheapest ZIP's typical value, a 3.5% down payment is $6,243 and 20% is $35,677. At the middle ZIP's value, the same down payments are $13,056 and $74,607. Add roughly 2% to 5% for closing costs.
Before you choose a ZIP code, compare Delaware property and transfer taxes and check Delaware first-time buyer programs, which can lower the cash you need.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid-tier, by ZIP. ZIPs without their own Zillow series are excluded. 6-month change = last six monthly readings.
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