19702 ZIP Code
Newark, Delaware
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19702 |
| City/Town: | Newark |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,571 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,281 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,021 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,873 |
| Median Home Value: | $311,400 |
| Land Area: | 28.1 sq miles
72.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6182, -75.7297 |
Population Information (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,571 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,729 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,842 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,273 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,587 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,544 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,649 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,566 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,243 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,106 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,318 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,784 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,925 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,749 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,417 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $311,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,447 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,873 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,149 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 724 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,992 | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,157 | 38.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,952 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,293 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,124 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,930 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,466 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,108 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,308 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,723 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19702 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,281 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,641 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,351 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,021 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,043 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,245 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,539 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,331 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,318 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,934 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 884 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 109 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,653 | 43.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,446 | 32.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,242 | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 56 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,626 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,511 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,731 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,717 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,703 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,521 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,405 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19702 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 501 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 534 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,469 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,166 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,502 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,453 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,640 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,775 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,769 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19702 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,824 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,812 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 357 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 152 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 598 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,030 | 12.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19702 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,863 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,682 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 479 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,697 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,485 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 400 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 4,648 | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,508 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,872 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,156 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,067 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,211 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,543 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,546 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,341 | 28.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,769 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19702 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,380 | 86.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,848 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,500 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 543 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 341 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,892 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19702 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,813 | 44.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,563 | 25.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 216 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,061 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,179 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,241 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 733 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19702 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,138 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,933 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,923 | 27.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,052 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,750 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 840 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 535 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 86 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 508 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19702 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 177 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,872 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,303 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,973 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,174 | 23.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 374 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19702 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,951 | 47.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 760 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,236 | 38.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,021 | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19702 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 813 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,116 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,033 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,187 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19702 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 553 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 94 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 456 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,178 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,709 | 28.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,093 | 46.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 835 | 6.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 74 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19702 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,784 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,447 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,149 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,970 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,851 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,241 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,682 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,901 | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,096 | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19702 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,497 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,984 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,078 | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 329 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,876 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,469 | 39.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19702 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,210 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,091 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,058 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,435 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,002 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,624 | 25.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,742 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,489 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,312 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,910 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 408 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,947 | 60.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,555 | 31.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19702 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 49,783 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,251 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,489 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,201 | 35.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,943 | 31.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 561 | 9.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19702 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,810 | 81.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,348 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,761 | 798.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,761 | 798.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,761 | 798.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 729 | 54.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,915 | 142.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,501 | 259.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 3.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19702 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,298 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,259 | 77.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,039 | 23.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,587 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,277 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,663 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,512 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19702 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,149 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,869 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Newark, DE19702