ZIP Code 19711
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Newark · New Castle County · Delaware
- Population
- 51,322
- Median income
- $95,403
- Median home value
- $398,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.7%
- Land area
- 70.9 sq mi
724/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.7
New York
ZIP code 19711 in Newark, Delaware has a population of 51,322. The median household income is $95,403, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $398,900, 43% above the US average. 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 19711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.9 square miles in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. The area is home to 51,322 residents, producing a population density of 724 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19711 against Delaware and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19711 sits at $95,403 (6% above the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $49,698. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $398,900 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,636 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Castle County, so you can benchmark 19711 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 19711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19711.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
172 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
51,322
Population
70.9
Area (sq mi)
724
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19711?
34.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
12.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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