Newark, DE GIS Map
Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, with a population of about 33,398. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- New Castle County
- Population
- 33,398
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6837, -75.7497
- ZIP codes (10)
- 19702, 19711, 19712, 19713, 19714, 19715 …
- Land area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Newark, DE
Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Home to the University of Delaware, it is located 8 miles (13 km) west-southwest of Wilmington and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Philadelphia. According to the 2020 census, the town's population is 30,601. It constitutes part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Newark
- Pike Creek, DE4 mi
- Bear, DE6 mi
- Elkton, MD7 mi
- Hockessin, DE8 mi
- Elsmere, DE9 mi
- New Castle, DE10 mi
- Wilmington, DE12 mi
- Middletown, DE16 mi
Other Cities in New Castle County
GIS Data for Newark, DE
The Newark map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Newark without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Newark Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
30,330
Households
8,594
Median household income
$76,912
Median age
22.1 years
Median home value
$382,500
Median gross rent
$1,654/mo
Owner-occupied homes
50.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
Below poverty level
27.7%
Land area
9.5 sq mi
Population density
3,201 / sq mi
County
Newark Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
31,454
April 2020 (estimates base)
30,621
July 2024 estimate
30,506
Change 2010-2020
-2.6%
Change 2020-2024
-0.4%
Photos of Newark
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Newark
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Newark.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre Building | 4051 Ogletown Stanton Rd, 19713 | Leased | 12,943 | Feb 2040 |
| 1352 Marrows Road | 1352 Marrows Rd, 19711 | Leased | 4,862 | Nov 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Newark
General soil map unit at the city center: Woodstown-Matapeake-Keyport-Elkton
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 23.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Matapeake16%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Keyport13%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Urban land9%
- Elkton8%
Ultisols · Typic Endoaquults
- Woodstown6%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Woodstown5%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Newark
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Newark Ag Farm, De weather station, elevation 106 ft, 1.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 25°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 46 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 87 | 79 | 69 | 57 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 25 | 25 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 3.43 | 2.91 | 4.27 | 3.71 | 3.63 | 3.95 | 4.84 | 3.95 | 4.87 | 4.00 | 3.36 | 4.04 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Newark
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New Castle County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Newark FAQ
What county is Newark in?
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Newark, Delaware is located in New Castle County.
What is the population of Newark?
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Newark has a population of about 33,398, making it the number 3 of the 21 Delaware cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Newark?
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The elevation of Newark is approximately 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Newark?
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ZIP codes for Newark include 19702, 19711, 19712, 19713, 19714, 19715, 19716, 19717, 19718, 19725.
What time zone is Newark in?
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Newark is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Newark from Dover?
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Newark is about 38 miles from Dover, the capital of Delaware, in a straight line.
How far is Newark from Wilmington?
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Newark is about 12 miles from Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Newark?
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Cities near Newark include Pike Creek, DE (4 miles); Bear, DE (6 miles); Elkton, MD (7 miles); Hockessin, DE (8 miles); Elsmere, DE (9 miles).
Local notes for Newark, DE
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.