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Hockessin, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19707, 19736.
Population
13,439
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
1,338
ZIP codes
2
Hockessin and its ZIP codes
Hockessin at a glance
- Hockessin is about 2.6 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- The median household income is $171,204, about 2 times the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $568,800 (62% above Delaware) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Hockessin, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hockessin, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$171,204
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$568,800
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
90.4%
Bachelor's or higher
66.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,338), Italian Americans (2,407), German Americans (1,808).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Hockessin.
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
$34.7M
491 loans, 4,669 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hockessin, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home22.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hockessin, 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
84° / 23°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hockessin, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Hockessin
2 in or overlapping Hockessin. Population shown
Cities near Hockessin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Kennett Square, PABorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.9 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Toughkenamon, PACensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Avondale, PABorough | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Hamorton, PACensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| ElsmereTown | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| NewportTown | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Chadds Ford, PACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| West Grove, PABorough | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Unionville, PACensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| NewarkCity | 8.3 mi | 9.5 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| WilmingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hockessin, DE in?
- Hockessin is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Hockessin, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hockessin include 19707, 19736.
- What is the population of Hockessin, DE?
- About 13,439 people live in Hockessin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hockessin?
- Nearby places include Pike Creek (2.7 mi), North Star (3.1 mi), Kennett Square, PA (3.9 mi), Pike Creek Valley (4.1 mi), Greenville (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023