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

Cycling is convenient in Zip Code 19806 because the bicycling infrastructure is good. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are also moderately suitable for pedestrians; many daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area is car friendly. It is a very short drive to the closest highway, such as Delaware Tpke, from any location in this area. In contrast, residents using public transit may have few options in Zip Code 19806 as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, property owners are served by the Wilmington on the Wilmington / Newark Line and Wilmington/Newark Line. The postal code is connected by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses.

Services

House buyers in this postal code will value that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. In addition, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in Zip Code 19806, where over 200 restaurants and about 10 cafes are available, for example on Lincoln Street. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a decent selection of clothing stores. With respect to education, home owners will value that wherever their house is located in Zip Code 19806, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 19806 is a fairly good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the about 30 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Zip Code 19806 is fairly good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case close to the railway line or Delaware Tpke. It is very easy to get to green spaces from the majority of locations in the postal code since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

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

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

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