ZIP Code 19896: Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, DE uses ZIP code 19896, which falls within New Castle County, Delaware. Its reference point is at latitude 39.5645 and longitude -75.597 (39°33'52.2"N 75°35'49.2"W).

Location Overview of ZIP Code 19896

Wilmington, DE has 27 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 19896, they include 19801, 19802, 19803, 19804, 19805, 19806, 19807, 19808 and 18 more.

Across New Castle County there are 54 ZIP codes listed, and Delaware has 99 in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 19712 (Newark, DE), which shares the same reference point.

ZIP code19896
CityWilmington
CountyNew Castle County
StateDelaware (DE)
Latitude39.5645
Longitude-75.597
DMS39°33'52.2"N 75°35'49.2"W
Nearest ZIP19712 (Newark, same location)

All ZIP codes in Wilmington, DE · All Delaware ZIP codes

Map of ZIP Code 19896

Map centered on 39.5645, -75.597. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

Photos of Wilmington, DE

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ZIP Codes Near 19896

These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 19896, measured in a straight line.

19712
Newark, DE
same location
19714
Newark, DE
same location
19715
Newark, DE
same location
19717
Newark, DE
same location
19718
Newark, DE
same location
19721
New Castle, DE
same location
19725
Newark, DE
same location
19726
Newark, DE
same location
19850
Wilmington, DE
same location
19880
Wilmington, DE
same location
19884
Wilmington, DE
same location
19885
Wilmington, DE
same location
19886
Wilmington, DE
same location
19887
Wilmington, DE
same location
19889
Wilmington, DE
same location

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest communities to ZIP code 19896, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Newark, DE (same reference point) and New Castle, DE (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.

Schools Near Wilmington, DE

Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 19896 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Wilmington and New Castle County.

Searching nearby communities such as Newark and New Castle can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 19896.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Parks, trails and playgrounds around Wilmington, DE are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 19896.

Hospitals and Healthcare

Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Wilmington, DE can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.

Residents of ZIP code 19896 may also use facilities in nearby Newark and New Castle.

Shopping and Dining in Wilmington

Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 19896 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.

Libraries and Historical Places

Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Wilmington, Delaware can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 19896.

To research local history, try searching for New Castle County records and archives along with the name Wilmington.

Roads, Rivers and Lakes

From ZIP code 19896, Newark shares the same reference point and New Castle shares the same reference point. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.

Rivers, lakes and other water features near Wilmington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 19896

ZIP code 19896 is assigned to Wilmington, Delaware (DE).

ZIP code 19896 is in New Castle County, Delaware.

The reference coordinates for ZIP code 19896 are latitude 39.5645 and longitude -75.597 (39°33'52.2"N 75°35'49.2"W).

The closest ZIP codes to 19896 are 19712 (Newark, DE, same location), 19714 (Newark, DE, same location), 19715 (Newark, DE, same location), 19717 (Newark, DE, same location) and 19718 (Newark, DE, same location).

Wilmington, DE has 27 ZIP codes in our directory: 19801, 19802, 19803, 19804, 19805, 19806, 19807, 19808, 19809, 19810, 19850, 19880, and 15 more.

Photo & Video Credits

  • Photo 1 (“Fort Delaware 02”): WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Photo 2 (“POW barracks rebuilt at Fort Delaware”): combatphoto44 from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Video: “Day Trip to Wilmington, Delaware - Best Things to do, Food Spots & More” by Backpacking With My Lens, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.

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Data for ZIP code 19896 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.