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Newark, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19711

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

51,322
724/sq mi
$95,403
Median income
$398,900
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
724
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19711 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19711 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, with 51,322 residents across 70.9 square miles, a density of 724 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19711 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,403 (6% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $49,698. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $398,900 (6% above the state average), median rent at $1,636 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 19711 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 19711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19711.

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 19711, 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

51,322

Population

70.9

Area (sq mi)

724

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19711?

34.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 8.4%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$95,403

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$49,698

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19711 ranks nationally

Newark, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,403 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

20,515

Total Housing Units

18,815

Occupied Units

1,700

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$398,900

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,636

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19711 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 173
2021 +9.2% 189
2022 +13.7% 215
2023 +5.4% 227
2024 +9.2% 248

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 1,171 business establishments in ZIP 19711, employing approximately 21,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,383,470,000.

1,171

Businesses

21,422

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 172 14.7%
Retail trade 146 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 145 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 123 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 117 10.0%
Finance and insurance 80 6.8%
Construction 78 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 5.5%
Wholesale trade 44 3.8%
Manufacturing 29 2.5%
Educational services 26 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 16 1.4%
Information 15 1.3%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 19711 vs 19716 →

ZIP 19711 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 19711 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 19711 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 19711 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
19716 Newark, DE 1,568 2.0 mi
19717 Newark, DE 3,770 2.6 mi
19713 Newark, DE 30,408 3.3 mi
19808 Wilmington, DE 38,442 4.3 mi
19350 Landenberg, PA 10,921 4.5 mi
19702 Newark, DE 51,899 6.4 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 6.4 mi
19707 Hockessin, DE 16,483 5.9 mi
19374 Toughkenamon, PA 1,252 8.3 mi
19311 Avondale, PA 8,584 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Castle County

19720 standard
New Castle, DE
Pop: 59,250
19702 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,899
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 19711 in? ▼
ZIP code 19711 (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 19711? ▼
ZIP code 19711 in Newark, DE has a population of 51,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19711? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19711 is $95,403, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19711? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19711 is $398,900, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19711? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19711 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19711? ▼
ZIP code 19711 has 1,171 business establishments employing approximately 21,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19711? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19711 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Retail trade (146), Accommodation and food services (145). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19711? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19711 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 19711? ▼
In ZIP code 19711, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 19711? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19711 is 21.3 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 19711? ▼
In ZIP code 19711, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19711? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19711 is 15.4% 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.