Pike Creek Delaware Map

About Pike Creek, Delaware

Pike Creek is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,129. The population density is 1031.7 people per km². Pike Creek is located at 39.7309°N, 75.7041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19808.

Pike Creek winds its way through a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant hollows, a place where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and mature trees. It lies 4.1 miles north-east of Newark, DE (from Newark, DE: bearing 37°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Wilmington. The terrain here is characterized by a pleasing undulation, not dramatic, but enough to give a sense of depth and contour to the rolling hills that cradle the creek. Along its banks, ancient oaks and maples stand sentinel, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, casting dappled shadows that shift with the slow passage of the sun. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons feels palpable, from the explosive green of spring to the fiery hues of autumn, each transformation a quiet declaration of nature's enduring artistry. The history of Pike Creek is intricately tied to the agricultural endeavors that once defined this region, with remnants of old farmsteads occasionally surfacing amidst the more modern developments. The local economy has evolved, now blending suburban residential areas with pockets of commercial activity, including the significant presence of the University of Delaware, which imbues the area with a vibrant academic energy and a youthful influx. The Brandywine Creek watershed, of which Pike Creek is a part, has long been a source of both sustenance and inspiration, its waters once powering mills and now offering tranquil spaces for recreation. This locality, often perceived as a quiet suburban expanse, holds within it a deeper narrative of land use, community growth, and the persistent, subtle flow of history, much like the creek itself.

About This Pike Creek Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pike Creek, Delaware with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Pike Creek and New Castle County.

Detailed location data for Pike Creek includes the ZIP code (19808), telephone area code (302), county seat of New Castle County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (Red Clay Consolidated 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 Pike Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.