19711 ZIP Code — Newark, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19711 is located in Newark, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 27.41 square miles and serves a population of 49,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19711
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($89,286) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
49,746
population
27.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19711 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19711
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newark | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19717 Newark (2.3 mi)
19726 New Castle (2.4 mi)
19712 Newark (2.4 mi)
19718 Newark (2.4 mi)
19725 Newark (2.4 mi)
19716 Newark (2.8 mi)
19713 Newark (3.2 mi)
19808 Wilmington (3.8 mi)
19350 Landenberg (5.3 mi)
19707 Hockessin (5.5 mi)
19804 Wilmington (5.9 mi)
19736 Yorklyn (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,746 |
| Population density | 1,815 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7155 |
| Longitude | -75.7318 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 302 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Demographics & statistics
49,746
Population
1,815
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$89,286
Median household income
$47,045
Per capita income
$354,800
Median home value
$1,436
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
14,254
Housing units
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,156
Under 5
1,092
1,089
5–9
1,029
1,315
10–14
1,241
1,765
15–19
1,667
3,880
20–24
3,664
3,535
25–34
3,339
2,690
35–44
2,541
2,745
45–54
2,593
1,453
55–59
1,372
1,710
60–64
1,614
2,356
65–74
2,224
1,340
75–84
1,265
551
85+
520
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,440 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 41,306 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 8,256 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.7%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,149 | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,960 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,198 | 8% |
| Asian | 3,539 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,854 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 780 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.2% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $89,286 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
44.4%
$500k–$1M
17.4%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,436 |
| Owner occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter occupied | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.0% |
| Electricity | 28.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 10.5% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,072 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,059 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,225 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,745 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,045 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,582 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 41.6% |
| Married | 45.8% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
23.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 605 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 269 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,937 | 25.8% |
| High school | 2,161 | 14.2% |
| College / grad school | 8,290 | 54.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Retail trade
12.3%
Finance & real estate
11.8%
Professional & management
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Construction
4.6%
Public administration
4.2%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 6.3% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,381 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,498 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,986 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 487 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 411 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,005 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,806 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 42,910 | 86.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,811 | 41.8% |
| Foreign born | 896 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,940 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,631 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,777 | 15.6% |
| French | 5,099 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,511 | 3% |
| English | 498 | 1% |
| Irish | 140 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 132 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 116 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 102 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19711
What city is ZIP code 19711 in?
ZIP code 19711 is primarily assigned to Newark, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19711 in?
ZIP code 19711 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 19711?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19711?
The median home value in ZIP code 19711 is $354,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 19711?
ZIP code 19711 has an estimated population of 49,746 residents, with a density of 1,815 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19711?
The median household income in ZIP code 19711 is $89,286, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19711 in?
ZIP code 19711 observes the EST timezone.