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Newark, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19713

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

30,408
858/sq mi
$76,493
Median income
$292,600
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
858
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19713 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19713 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, with 30,408 residents across 35.5 square miles, a density of 858 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 19713 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,493 (15% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $41,610. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $292,600 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,325 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 19713, plus 6 more within New Castle County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 19713

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, DE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19713.

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 19713, 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

30,408

Population

35.5

Area (sq mi)

858

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19713?

39.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.2%
African American 19.8%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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?

$76,493

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$41,610

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19713 ranks nationally

Newark, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,493 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,134

Total Housing Units

12,526

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$292,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,325

Median Rent

1972

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19713 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 192
2021 +10.7% 213
2022 +15.7% 246
2023 +6.2% 261
2024 +9.0% 285

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 1,101 business establishments in ZIP 19713, employing approximately 27,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,191,776,000.

1,101

Businesses

27,026

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 199 18.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 11.1%
Retail trade 105 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 105 9.5%
Construction 95 8.6%
Finance and insurance 89 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 86 7.8%
Wholesale trade 73 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 5.5%
Manufacturing 43 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.1%
Information 19 1.7%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Industries not classified 7 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 19713 vs 19717 →

ZIP 19713 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 19713 ranks #6 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 19713 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 19713 ranks #8 of 9 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
19717 Newark, DE 3,770 2.2 mi
19702 Newark, DE 51,899 3.5 mi
19716 Newark, DE 1,568 2.8 mi
19711 Newark, DE 51,322 3.3 mi
19701 Bear, DE 39,194 6.0 mi
19808 Wilmington, DE 38,442 5.3 mi
21920 Elk Mills, MD 257 6.2 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 5.9 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 5.9 mi
19707 Hockessin, DE 16,483 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Castle County

19720 standard
New Castle, DE
Pop: 59,250
19702 standard
Newark, DE
Pop: 51,899
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

Related Areas

New Castle County Newark, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19713 in? ▼
ZIP code 19713 (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 19713? ▼
ZIP code 19713 in Newark, DE has a population of 30,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19713? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19713 is $76,493, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19713? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19713 is $292,600, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19713? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19713 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19713? ▼
ZIP code 19713 has 1,101 business establishments employing approximately 27,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19713? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19713 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122), Retail trade (105). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19713? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19713 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 19713? ▼
In ZIP code 19713, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 19713? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19713 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 19713? ▼
In ZIP code 19713, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19713? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19713 is 12.4% 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.