New Castle, DE 19720

Population 61,095

19720 is zip code located in New Castle, Delaware. The population is 61,095, making 19720 the largest zipcode in New Castle and the largest in New Castle County.

There are 17 public schools in 19720 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for New Castle is low in the zip code 19720. Unemployment in 19720 is very high.

Zip codes within New Castle include 19721.

New Castle Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

44.03% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

63 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in 19720, DE and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates 19720's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    6%
  • Rented
    30.2%
  • Owned
    63.8%

5 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of New Castle, DE issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Castle, DE issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $900
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,030
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,250
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,550
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,770

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Environmental Hazards

63 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    New Castle, DE has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    New Castle, DE is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    New Castle, DE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 35.8°
  • March 45.3°
  • April 53.88°
  • May 64.56°
  • June 73.56°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 75.7°
  • September 69.28°
  • October 57.62°
  • November 46.47°
  • December 36.17°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Castle, DE

Earthquakes
New Castle, DE has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Castle, DE has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Castle, DE has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Castle, DE has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 19720: $57,032

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Castle is 4.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.6% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.56%
White Collar - 57.44%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Markell
  • Sen. Thomas R. Carper
  • Sen. Christopher A. Coons

City Representatives

  • John Carney

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

26 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 19720 in our database.

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all