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ZIP 19711

Part of Newark, DE
Pop. 49,432·New Castle County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,283/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$318
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ZIP 19711 · $2,283
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,830/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,396/yr
At $2,283/mo median
Location
CityNewark
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19711 (Newark, DE) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,432
Median income
$95,403
Median age
34.7
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
15.8%
34.7%
20.9%
17.4%
Under 1815.8%
18–3434.7%
35–5420.9%
55–6411.1%
65+17.4%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
71%
White71%
Black8.4%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian8.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.5%
25.3%
53.7%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+53.7%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19711 in Newark, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,587 → $2,283
up 43.9%
Income
$80,660 → $95,403
up 18.3%
Population
50,045 → 49,432
down 1.2%
Renter share
35.3% → 35.5%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50.4% → 53.7%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 34.7
-0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 19711 in Newark, DE has increased from $1,587 to $2,283, a 43.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $80,660 to $95,403 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 50,045 residents to roughly 49,432. College-educated residents now make up 53.7% of adults here, versus 50.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 19711 in Newark, DE reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19711 covers Newark, DE. The median rent here is $2,283/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($95,403/yr), ZIP 19711 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19711?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19711 (Newark, DE) is $2,283. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19711 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19711's median rent of $2,283/mo is $318 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19711 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19711 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #3 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,283/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19711?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,283/mo in ZIP 19711. The local median household income is $95,403/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19711?

Rent in ZIP 19711 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19711 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19711 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,283/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($95,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19711 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19711 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 19711 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19711 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19711 compare to the rest of Newark?

ZIP 19711 is pricier than Newark as a whole. At $2,283/mo, it's $170 above the Newark citywide median of $2,113/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19711 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19711 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,283/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 19711's median household income ($95,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19711 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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