ZIP Code 19720, Delaware
ZIP Code 19720 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 19720 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 62,392. The land area covers 38.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,392 | ±2,703 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23,641 | ±873 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 24,756 | ±797 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,641 | ±873 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,115 | ±273 |
| Median Home Value | $265,000 | ±$8,823 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,363 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,403 | ±$5,055 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,945 | ±$1,700 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,740 | ±1,229 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 31,967 | ±1,550 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 588,093 (2024)
ID: 101811
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR ADMINISTRATOR
87 READS WAY, NEW CASTLE DE 19720-1610
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middletown, DE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | Middletown, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilmington, DE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wilmington University
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College | 2.6 mi away | 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720 |
8779675464
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NEW CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 424 DELAWARE STREET, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720 |
(302) 328-1995
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Academy of Massage and Bodywork
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 1218 Pulaski Hwy Ste 324, Bear, DE, 19701 |
3023926768
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BEAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 101 GOVERNORS PLACE, BEAR, DE, 19701 |
(302) 838-3300
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Dawn Career Institute LLC
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 252 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, DE, 19702 |
3022733560
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PENNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 190 S. BROADWAY, PENNSVILLE, NJ, 08070 |
(609) 678-5473
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Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
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College Vocational | 4.3 mi away | 1420 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE, 19702 |
3028328418
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ROUTE 9 LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 3022 NEW CASTLE AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720 |
(302) 395-3401
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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 160 Pencader Plaza, Newark, DE, 19713-2305 |
3027386251
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DELAWARE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 250 FIFTH STREET, DELAWARE CITY, DE, 19706 |
(302) 834-4148
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US, located 1.8 miles from ZCTA5 19720. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.4° | 25.6° | 33.5° | 3.23" | 6.1" |
| February | 44.1° | 27.0° | 35.5° | 2.83" | 7.8" |
| March | 52.5° | 33.9° | 43.2° | 4.16" | 3.1" |
| April | 64.2° | 43.5° | 53.9° | 3.51" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.5° | 53.4° | 63.5° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 63.0° | 72.6° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 68.3° | 77.6° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.9° | 66.6° | 75.8° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 59.3° | 68.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.0° | 47.3° | 57.2° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.9° | 37.4° | 46.6° | 3.06" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.0° | 30.3° | 38.2° | 3.85" | 2.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Wilmington Manor CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Bear CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Newport town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Delaware City city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Brookside CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 19720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.