Name: Zip Code 19802
Address: Wilmington

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19802 offers a variety of housing options, including townhouses, duplexes, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, many built during its mid-20th-century construction boom. This area provides convenient access to numerous green spaces, with approximately 20 parks nearby for outdoor enjoyment. Dining options are plentiful, featuring many local restaurants and easy access to supermarkets for daily needs. The neighborhood benefits from well-connected bike lanes that facilitate easy commutes by bicycle. Public transit lines and nearby highways like Delaware Turnpike further support accessibility. Zip Code 19802 combines a calm atmosphere with practical urban amenities, making it a desirable neighborhood for many residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Property owners who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. It is also convenient to get around by bicycle in this postal code because the cycling network is moderately well-developed. Cars are a good means of transportation in Zip Code 19802. The majority of real estate listings are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Delaware Tpke. In contrast, the transit infrastructure in Zip Code 19802 is sometimes poor. Nonetheless, residents can rely on the Wilmington on the Wilmington / Newark Line and Wilmington/Newark Line. Residents have access to about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner.

Services

It is very often practical for property owners in Zip Code 19802 to purchase groceries as pedestrians. In addition, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, for instance on Market Street, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well. House buyers have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, it is a short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 19802. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 19802 is a good option. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets are still quite energetic, and with its around 20 nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short distance away. Zip Code 19802 is reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, however some areas can be quite loud, especially close to Delaware Tpke or one of the railway lines. It is very easy to get to green spaces in the postal code since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk