Electricity rates in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware has 71,124 residents in 32,062 households; 36.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Wilmington, DE can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Wilmington on the map
New Castle County, with Wilmington marked
Who supplies Wilmington
New Castle County lists 3 utilities for Wilmington, DE, a city of 71,124: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. New Castle County page.
Facts about Wilmington
- Residents of Wilmington, DE, ACS 2023
- 71,1241 of 3 Delaware cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Wilmington, DE
- $55,2693 of 3 of those cities
- Households in Wilmington, DE
- 32,0622.22 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Wilmington, DE
- 46.0%14,737 owners and 17,325 renter households
- Housing units in Wilmington, DE
- 35,7723,710 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Wilmington, DE
- 36.4%11,679 of 32,062 homes
- Land area of Wilmington, DE
- 10.9 sq mi6,528.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Wilmington, DE
- 3.3%at 911 kWh a month over the $55,269 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Wilmington, DE
- 414NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 582.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Wilmington, DE
- 194628,953 of 35,772 homes (80.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Wilmington, DE
- $224,500$1,187 gross rent a month, 6.34% of value a year
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Compare Wilmington with nearby cities
| City near Wilmington, DE | Distance from Wilmington | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE (this page) | 0 mi | 71,124 | $55,269 | 1946 | $224,500 | 414 | 14.5% |
| Newark, DE | 12.6 mi west | 30,309 (-40,815) | $71,373 (+$16,104) | 1977 (+31 yr) | $357,600 (+$133,100) | 373 (-41) | 17.1% (+2.6 pts) |
| Dover, DE | 39.7 mi south | 39,491 (-31,633) | $58,336 (+$3,067) | 1985 (+39 yr) | $248,500 (+$24,000) | 100 (-314) | 8.7% (-5.8 pts) |
Outage risk around Wilmington
Wilmington, DE, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 409 wind and 5 tornado, 582.1 per 100,000 residents of 71,124. Top gust near Wilmington, DE: 91 knots, 105 mph. Damage near Wilmington, DE: $5.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Wilmington, DE
wind and tornado reports, Wilmington, DE
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| Wilmington, DE | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE, 2015 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2016 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2017 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2019 | 57 | 1 | 58 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2020 | 109 | 1 | 110 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2021 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2022 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2023 | 45 | 1 | 46 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2024 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Wilmington, DE, 2025 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
Housing and heating in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE: 28,953 of 35,772 homes were built before 1980 and 4,025 in 2000 or later. Wilmington, DE has 3,328 detached houses, 8,713 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 98 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Wilmington, DE
% of homes by decade built, Wilmington, DE
- 43pre-40
- 1240s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 770s
- 580s
- 390s
- 600s
- 510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Wilmington, DE
| Wilmington, DE | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE, median year built | 1946 | 1975 | -29 years | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, built before 1980 | 80.9% | 56.5% | +24.4 points | 1 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, built 2000 or later | 11.3% | 18.9% | -7.7 points | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, detached houses | 9.3% | 52.8% | -43.5 points | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 24.4% | 18.9% | +5.4 points | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, mobile homes | 0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0 points | 2 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, renter households | 54.0% | 31.5% | +22.5 points | 1 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, median home value | $224,500 | $329,800 | -$105,300 | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, median gross rent a month | $1,187 | $1,379 | -$192 | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, people per household | 2.14 | 2.50 | -0.36 | 3 of 3 |
Cost of living with electricity in Wilmington
Wilmington, DE: 32,062 households at $1,382 a year per home for electricity (New Castle County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $44.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,122 a year per household.
| Group in Wilmington, DE | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Wilmington, DE median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE, all households | 32,062 | $1,382 | $44.3 million | 2.50% |
| Wilmington, DE, homeowners | 14,737 | $1,611 | $23.7 million | 2.91% |
| Wilmington, DE, renters | 17,325 | $890 | $15.4 million | 1.61% |
Who lives in Wilmington: income, cars, homes
In Wilmington, DE, 10,713 of 32,062 households earn under $35,000, 9,210 $35,000-$75,000, 7,716 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,423 $150,000 or more. 16,002 residents of Wilmington, DE live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.0. In Wilmington, DE, 6,812 households own no vehicle and 9,686 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Wilmington, DE homes: 18,913 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,944 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. Of 34,006 workers in Wilmington, DE, 4,931 work from home, 21,152 drive alone, 2,865 ride transit and 1,996 walk. In Wilmington, DE, 8,660 of 16,326 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,704 households moved in since 2018 and 4,699 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Wilmington, DE
| Wilmington, DE | Value | Rank in Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE, households under $35,000 | 33.4% | 1 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, households $150,000 or more | 13.8% | 2 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, residents below poverty | 23.2% | 2 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, median age | 37.0 | 1 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.9% | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, households without a vehicle | 21.2% | 1 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, households with 2+ vehicles | 30.2% | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, workers at home | 14.5% | 2 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, cost-burdened renters | 53.0% | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, moved in since 2018 | 39.6% | 3 of 3 |
| Wilmington, DE, moved in before 2000 | 14.7% | 2 of 3 |
Analyst note on Wilmington
Wilmington, DE counts 71,124 residents in 32,062 households, on 10.9 square miles. Household income in Wilmington, DE is $55,269; 14,737 of its 32,062 households own. 11,679 of the 32,062 occupied homes in Wilmington, DE heat with electricity.
Wilmington, DE has 35,772 housing units, 3,710 of them vacant or seasonal.
ZIP codes in Wilmington
| ZIP area touching Wilmington, DE | Share of the ZIP's land inside Wilmington | Share of Wilmington's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 19801 (Wilmington, DE) | 78.3% | 31.6% |
| 19802 (Wilmington, DE) | 68.5% | 21.9% |
| 19809 (Wilmington, DE) | 30.1% | 18.6% |
| 19805 (Wilmington, DE) | 30.0% | 15.2% |
| 19806 (Wilmington, DE) | 79.6% | 12.5% |
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Questions on Wilmington
Wilmington: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Wilmington, DE: Delaware households pick a supplier and plan, and New Castle County lists 3 utilities.
Wilmington: how does it rank among Delaware cities?
Wilmington, DE: rank 1 of 3 by its 71,124 residents, rank 3 of 3 by $55,269 median income.
Wilmington: how many homes heat with electricity?
Wilmington, DE: 11,679 of 32,062 occupied homes, 36.4%; New Castle County 31.3%.
Wilmington: how much income goes to electricity?
At 911 kWh a month, 3.3% of the $55,269 median income in Wilmington, DE.
Wilmington: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Delaware yes; municipal and co-op areas around Wilmington, DE may be closed.
Wilmington: damaging storms reported nearby?
414 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Wilmington, DE, 2015 to 2025, 582.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Wilmington?
Wilmington, DE: median home built 1946; 28,953 of 35,772 homes (80.9%) predate 1980, 3,328 are detached and 8,713 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Wilmington, DE earn under $35,000?
10,713 of 32,062, against 4,423 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Wilmington, DE live below the poverty line?
16,002 residents.
How many Wilmington, DE households have no car?
6,812 households; 9,686 have two or more.