Newark Delaware Map

About Newark, Delaware

Newark is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of 30,330. The population density is 1235.2 people per km². Newark is located at 39.6837°N, 75.7497°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19713.

Newark rests in the rolling Piedmont terrain, where the land begins its gentle descent towards the Delaware River estuary. It lies 11.6 miles west-south-west of Wilmington, DE (from Wilmington, DE: bearing 248°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-west of Bear. Broadleaf forests, a rich tapestry of oak and maple, cloak the surrounding hills, their canopies a vibrant green in summer and a riot of crimson and gold in autumn, catching the slanted light of the afternoon sun. The Christina Creek, a quiet artery, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with reeds that rustle like whispered secrets in the breeze. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning growth, a grounding aroma that permeates the very feel of the place. This corner of Delaware boasts a history deeply intertwined with the early days of American industry and education. Newark was a vital hub for textile mills in centuries past, their waterwheels once powered by the very creeks that now offer tranquil reflections. The presence of a distinguished public university, its Gothic architecture a familiar silhouette against the sky, infuses the community with a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity, drawing scholars and dreamers from far and wide. This enduring legacy of innovation and learning continues to shape Newark’s character, fostering a spirit that balances a proud past with a forward-looking outlook, evident in the lively downtown streets where the aroma of coffee mingles with the scent of blooming magnolias.

About This Newark Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newark, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.683723, -75.749657. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Newark and New Castle County.

Detailed location data for Newark includes the ZIP code (19711), telephone area code (302), county seat of New Castle County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (Christina School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newark is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.