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Newark, DE
City in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19711, 19713, 19716, 19717.
Population
30,330
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,201
ZIP codes
4
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 6.1 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- Households here earn a median of $76,912 a year, 9% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,500 (9% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,654 a month.
Local data for Newark, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newark, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,912
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$382,500
Median rent
$1,654/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
58.2%
Median age
22.1
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,975), German Americans (3,874), Italian Americans (3,102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Newark.
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
$1M
6 loans, 80 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newark, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.2%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked14.3%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, 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 zone38 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Newark
4 in or overlapping Newark. Population shown
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Elkton, MDTown | 5.8 mi | 9 |
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| GlasgowCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 9.9 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.8 |
| HockessinCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 10 |
| NewportTown | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ElsmereTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Avondale, PABorough | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| St. GeorgesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| West Grove, PABorough | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| New CastleCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, DE in?
- Newark is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Newark, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newark include 19711, 19713, 19716, 19717.
- What is the population of Newark, DE?
- About 30,330 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Brookside (2.5 mi), Pike Creek Valley (4.6 mi), North Star (5.4 mi), Elkton, MD (5.8 mi), Pike Creek (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023