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ZIP Code 19702

New Castle County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

51,899
708/sq mi
$92,446
Median income
$346,100
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
708
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19702 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19702 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, with 51,899 residents across 73.3 square miles, a density of 708 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19702 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,446 (3% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $42,131. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $346,100 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,645 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 19702 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Castle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 19702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19702.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19702, Newark, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

51,899

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

708

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 19702?

37.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

21.7%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 33.9%
Asian 12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,446

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$42,131

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19702 ranks nationally

Newark, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,446 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,981

Total Housing Units

21,252

Occupied Units

729

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$346,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,645

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19702 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 175
2021 +10.7% 194
2022 +15.4% 224
2023 +9.0% 244
2024 +8.1% 264

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,276 business establishments in ZIP 19702, employing approximately 21,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,133,443,000.

1,276

Businesses

21,371

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 257 20.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 190 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 159 12.5%
Construction 121 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 98 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 89 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 40 3.1%
Wholesale trade 39 3.1%
Information 37 2.9%
Manufacturing 36 2.8%
Finance and insurance 28 2.2%
Educational services 21 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.5%
Utilities 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Industries not classified 6 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19702 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19702 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19713 Newark, DE 30,408 3.5 mi
19701 Bear, DE 39,194 3.0 mi
19717 Newark, DE 3,770 4.1 mi
19716 Newark, DE 1,568 4.9 mi
19711 Newark, DE 51,322 6.4 mi
21921 Elkton, MD 44,471 7.0 mi
21920 Elk Mills, MD 257 5.9 mi
19733 Saint Georges, DE 110 6.1 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 6.7 mi
21916 Childs, MD 37 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Castle County

19720 standard
New Castle, DE
Pop: 59,250
19711 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,322
19805 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 40,937
19701 standard
Bear, DE
Pop: 39,194
19808 standard
Wilmington, DE
Pop: 38,442
19709 standard
Middletown, DE
Pop: 35,107

Related Areas

New Castle County Newark, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19702 in? ▼
ZIP code 19702 (Newark) is located in New Castle County, Delaware. New Castle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-castle-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19702? ▼
ZIP code 19702 in Newark, DE has a population of 51,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19702? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19702 is $92,446, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19702? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19702 is $346,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19702? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19702 is White at 37.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19702? ▼
ZIP code 19702 has 1,276 business establishments employing approximately 21,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19702? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19702 are: Retail trade (257), Professional, scientific, and technical services (190), Health care and social assistance (159). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19702? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19702 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19702? ▼
In ZIP code 19702, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19702? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19702 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19702? ▼
In ZIP code 19702, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19702? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19702 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.