ZIP Code 19717 Demographics & Data

About Newark, DE (ZIP Code 19717)

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 19717

The 19717 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Newark, DE (New Castle County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,868.

Population in 19717

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 19717 is 3,868.

Newark, DE

The 19717 ZIP Code is associated with Newark, DE in New Castle County.

Area Codes associated with 19717

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 19717 include 302.

Sunrise / Sunset in 19717

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 4:44 pm
Sunrise in 19717 7:21 am
Sunrise in 19717 4:44 pm

Weather forecast for 19717

Overnight's forecast for 19717: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 19717

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 19717 Fair

Education levels in ZIP Code 19717

In ZIP Code 19717, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 35.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.0% in this New Castle County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 19717

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.0%
Some college, no degree 40.0%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 35.0%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 19717

Residents of ZIP Code 19717 are younger than average. The median age of 19.0 years in ZIP Code 19717 is approximately 50.13% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 99.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 82.8% of the population in 19717 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 16.7% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 19717 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 19717

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 82.8%
20 to 24 years 16.7%
25 to 34 years 0.5%
35 to 44 years 0.0%
45 to 54 years 0.0%
55 to 59 years 0.0%
60 to 64 years 0.0%
65 to 74 years 0.0%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 19717

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 19717, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 7.1% of 19717 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 19717 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.7%), followed by Black or African American (5.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 19717

Industry Percent
White 88.7%
Black or African American 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 19717

In ZIP Code 19717, 90.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Castle County region.

Language Spoken in 19717

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.8%
Spanish 2.8%
Other Indo-European languages 3.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.2%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 19717 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 19717

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 19717 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 19717 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 19717 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 19717

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 19717

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 19717 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 19717 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.99% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes electricity rates in 19717 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 19717

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 19717 13.65¢/kWh 4.35¢/kWh 0.99¢/kWh
Delaware 17.93¢/kWh 12.77¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 19717

Month ZIP Code 19717 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.59 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.34 3 6.31
Mar 4.88 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.51 5.13 7.3
May 5.28 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.42 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.67 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.71 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.44 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes solar power levels in 19717 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 19717

In 19717, 27.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.9 minutes. Approximately 42.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 19717 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 32.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 19717 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 19717

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 2.4%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 42.4%
Other services, except public administration 1.2%
Public administration 0.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 19717 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 19717, money transfer, virtual currency, or money service have received the most complaints in 19717 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this New Castle County region was other service problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 19717

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 19717

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Other service problem 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 19717. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.