US ZIP Code
19717

Newark, DE

New Castle County  ·  Delaware

● Active
👥 6,522 Population ↑ 69% since 2019
🎂 19.4 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
📊 8.1% Unemployment
▲ 66% above avg ↑ 79% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code19717
CityNewark
StateDelaware (DE)
CountyNew Castle County
Area Code302
Elevation149 ft
Latitude39.678689
Longitude-75.749962
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS10003
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 36.1% (2,353) Female 63.9% (4,169) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 7%Black: 8.9%Asian: 5.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic7.0%
Black8.9%
Asian5.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
98%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
2%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 19717 is in Newark, DE, in New Castle County.
ZIP code 19717 is located in Delaware (DE).
ZIP code 19717 is in New Castle County, DE.
ZIP 19717 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 19717 is 6,522 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 19717

ZIP code 19717 is located in Newark, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 6,522, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.4 years.

The population of 19717 is primarily White (75.10%).

The unemployment rate in 19717 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 46%.

Overall, ZIP code 19717 in Newark, DE is characterized as a young community.