19717 ZIP Code — Newark, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19717 is located in Newark, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 6,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19717
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
6,129
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19717 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19717
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newark | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19726 New Castle (0.6 mi)
19712 Newark (0.6 mi)
19718 Newark (0.6 mi)
19725 Newark (0.6 mi)
19716 Newark (0.8 mi)
19711 Newark (2.3 mi)
19713 Newark (3 mi)
19702 Newark (5.8 mi)
19808 Wilmington (5.8 mi)
19350 Landenberg (6 mi)
19701 Bear (6.9 mi)
19804 Wilmington (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,129 |
| Population density | 23,573 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6897 |
| Longitude | -75.7583 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 302 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
6,129
Population
23,573
People per sq mi
19.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,527
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,716
15–19
2,629
698
20–24
1,068
7
25–34
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 101 | 1.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,028 | 98.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.6%
Black or African American
8.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Asian
3.8%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,944 | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 263 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 246 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 241 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 132 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
77.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 6,129 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
35.8%
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
8.2%
Other services
6.1%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.9%
Manufacturing
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.5% |
| Service | 49.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 23.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 44.1% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 29.4% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 9.8% |
| High cholesterol | 8.8% |
| Diabetes | 1.5% |
| Heart disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.5% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| Arthritis | 4.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.6% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.6% |
| Binge drinking | 22.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 22.9% |
| Poor physical health | 6.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.1% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 0.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.2% |
| Public insurance | 10.2% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,129 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 93 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 82 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,835 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,753 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,253 | 20.4% |
| Foreign born | 82 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 294 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 78 | 26.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,016 | 16.6% |
| French | 252 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 61 | 1% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.7% |
| German | 42 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 20 | 0.3% |
| English | 19 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19717
What city is ZIP code 19717 in?
ZIP code 19717 is primarily assigned to Newark, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19717 in?
ZIP code 19717 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of ZIP code 19717?
ZIP code 19717 has an estimated population of 6,129 residents, with a density of 23,756 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 19717 in?
ZIP code 19717 observes the EST timezone.