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Brookside, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19713.
Population
15,115
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,894
ZIP codes
1
Brookside and its ZIP codes
Brookside at a glance
- Brookside is about 7.4 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- Households here earn a median of $78,328 a year, 8% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,700 (21% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,444 a month.
Local data for Brookside, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookside, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,328
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$279,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,397), German Americans (1,668), Mexican Americans (1,339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Brookside.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
PPP loans
$135M
1,037 loans, 16,892 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookside, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookside, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookside, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Brookside
1 in or overlapping Brookside. Population shown
Cities near Brookside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewarkCity | 2.5 mi | 9.5 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.9 |
| GlasgowCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.9 |
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.8 |
| NewportTown | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Elkton, MDTown | 6.7 mi | 9 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| New CastleCity | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| St. GeorgesCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| ElsmereTown | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| HockessinCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 10 |
| Delaware CityCity | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.8 |
| WilmingtonCity | 11 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookside, DE in?
- Brookside is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookside, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookside include 19713.
- What is the population of Brookside, DE?
- About 15,115 people live in Brookside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookside?
- Nearby places include Newark (2.5 mi), Bear (3.8 mi), Pike Creek Valley (4.3 mi), Glasgow (4.9 mi), Pike Creek (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023