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North Star, DE
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19711.
Population
7,834
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,152
ZIP codes
1
North Star and its ZIP codes
North Star at a glance
- North Star is about 2.2 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- Households here earn a median of $150,733 a year, 77% more than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $583,700 (66% above Delaware).
Local data for North Star, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Star, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,733
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$583,700
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
72.7%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,695), Italian Americans (1,682), Irish Americans (949).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for North Star.
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
How people get to work
North Star, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Star, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Star, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes in North Star
1 in or overlapping North Star. Population shown
Cities near North Star
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| HockessinCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 10 |
| NewarkCity | 5.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Toughkenamon, PACensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Avondale, PABorough | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Kennett Square, PABorough | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.9 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.8 |
| West Grove, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| NewportTown | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| ElsmereTown | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| Hamorton, PACensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Unionville, PACensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Star, DE in?
- North Star is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in North Star, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Star include 19711.
- What is the population of North Star, DE?
- About 7,834 people live in North Star, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Star?
- Nearby places include Pike Creek (1.9 mi), Pike Creek Valley (2.5 mi), Hockessin (3.1 mi), Newark (5.4 mi), Toughkenamon, PA (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023