Name: Zip Code 19806
Address: Wilmington

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19806 features a well-developed cycling infrastructure that supports easy biking throughout the area. Residents benefit from convenient access to numerous bus lines, with most locations near a bus stop, providing public transportation options. The area offers close proximity to primary and high schools, including choices between public and private institutions. Various grocery stores, restaurants along Lincoln Street, and several coffee shops are nearby for diverse dining experiences. Calm and peaceful streets create a tranquil environment, complemented by access to around 10 public green spaces for relaxation and recreation. Housing options range from stylish lofts to spacious townhouses and duplexes, accommodating a variety of preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who want to live in a compact area will welcome the pedestrian-friendly nature of Zip Code 19806; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This postal code is also appropriate for bicycling as this area has good cycling infrastructure. Zip Code 19806 is a fairly good postal code for moving around by car. Most real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Delaware Tpke. In contrast, the transit access in this postal code is sometimes poor. Nonetheless, homeowners profit from the Wilmington on the Wilmington / Newark Line and Wilmington/Newark Line. There are about 20 bus lines crossing the postal code, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by.

Services

In Zip Code 19806, locals will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, a supermarket is usually reachable within a short distance from most houses for sale in Zip Code 19806. In addition, thanks to 200-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is typically a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. House buyers have access to a good number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Zip Code 19806 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this postal code. Zip Code 19806 is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are quite calm, although that is not the case near Delaware Tpke or the railway line. On the other hand, it is very easy to reach green spaces in the postal code since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out. Finally, even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the around 30 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Car friendly6.6

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk