Primary sources for Newark, DE
- Census Bureau profile of Newark, DE, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Newark, DE, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Newark, DE, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Newark, DE
Electricity rates in Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware has 30,309 residents in 8,675 households; 33.9% heat with electricity.
Households in Newark, DE can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Newark on the map
New Castle County, with Newark marked
Who supplies Newark
New Castle County lists 3 utilities for Newark, DE, a city of 30,309: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. New Castle County page.
Facts about Newark
- Residents of Newark, DE, ACS 2023
- 30,3093 of 3 Delaware cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Newark, DE
- $71,3731 of 3 of those cities
- Households in Newark, DE
- 8,6753.49 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Newark, DE
- 50.3%4,360 owners and 4,315 renter households
- Housing units in Newark, DE
- 10,0021,327 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Newark, DE
- 33.9%2,944 of 8,675 homes
- Land area of Newark, DE
- 9.5 sq mi3,199.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Newark, DE
- 2.5%at 911 kWh a month over the $71,373 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Newark, DE
- 373NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,230.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Newark, DE
- 19775,451 of 10,002 homes (54.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Newark, DE
- $357,600$1,611 gross rent a month, 5.41% of value a year
Outage risk around Newark
Newark, DE, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 366 wind and 7 tornado, 1,230.7 per 100,000 residents of 30,309. Top gust near Newark, DE: 76 knots, 87 mph. Damage near Newark, DE: $2.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Newark, DE
wind and tornado reports, Newark, DE
- 25'15
- 28'16
- 19'17
- 2'18
- 44'19
- 87'20
- 58'21
- 15'22
- 48'23
- 31'24
- 16'25
| Newark, DE | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, DE, 2015 | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Newark, DE, 2016 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Newark, DE, 2017 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Newark, DE, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Newark, DE, 2019 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Newark, DE, 2020 | 85 | 2 | 87 |
| Newark, DE, 2021 | 57 | 1 | 58 |
| Newark, DE, 2022 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Newark, DE, 2023 | 46 | 2 | 48 |
| Newark, DE, 2024 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| Newark, DE, 2025 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Housing and heating in Newark
Newark, DE: 5,451 of 10,002 homes were built before 1980 and 1,931 in 2000 or later. Newark, DE has 4,165 detached houses, 3,754 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Newark, DE
% of homes by decade built, Newark, DE
- 5pre-40
- 440s
- 1250s
- 1860s
- 1670s
- 1080s
- 1690s
- 900s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Newark, DE
| Newark, DE | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, DE, median year built | 1977 | 1975 | +2 years | 2 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, built before 1980 | 54.5% | 56.5% | -2.0 points | 2 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, built 2000 or later | 19.3% | 18.9% | +0.4 points | 2 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, detached houses | 41.6% | 52.8% | -11.2 points | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 37.5% | 18.9% | +18.6 points | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, mobile homes | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.2 points | 3 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, renter households | 49.7% | 31.5% | +18.3 points | 3 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, median home value | $357,600 | $329,800 | +$27,800 | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, median gross rent a month | $1,611 | $1,379 | +$232 | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, people per household | 2.56 | 2.50 | +0.06 | 1 of 3 |
Cost of living with electricity in Newark
Newark, DE: 8,675 households at $1,382 a year per home for electricity (New Castle County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $12.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,122 a year per household.
| Group in Newark, DE | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Newark, DE median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, DE, all households | 8,675 | $1,382 | $12.0 million | 1.94% |
| Newark, DE, homeowners | 4,360 | $1,611 | $7.0 million | 2.26% |
| Newark, DE, renters | 4,315 | $890 | $3.8 million | 1.25% |
Who lives in Newark: income, cars, homes
In Newark, DE, 2,547 of 8,675 households earn under $35,000, 1,956 $35,000-$75,000, 2,370 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,802 $150,000 or more. 6,071 residents of Newark, DE live below the poverty line, and the median age is 22.0. In Newark, DE, 786 households own no vehicle and 4,853 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Newark, DE homes: 5,755 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,027 none or one, median 5.8 rooms. Of 12,980 workers in Newark, DE, 2,214 work from home, 7,524 drive alone, 315 ride transit and 1,750 walk. In Newark, DE, 2,495 of 3,815 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,891 households moved in since 2018 and 1,623 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Newark, DE
| Newark, DE | Value | Rank in Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, DE, households under $35,000 | 29.4% | 2 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, households $150,000 or more | 20.8% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, residents below poverty | 27.1% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, median age | 22.0 | 3 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.5% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, households without a vehicle | 9.1% | 3 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.9% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, workers at home | 17.1% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, cost-burdened renters | 65.4% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, moved in since 2018 | 44.9% | 1 of 3 |
| Newark, DE, moved in before 2000 | 18.7% | 1 of 3 |
Analyst note on Newark
Household income in Newark, DE is $71,373; 4,360 of its 8,675 households own. 2,944 of the 8,675 occupied homes in Newark, DE heat with electricity. Newark, DE counts 30,309 residents in 8,675 households, on 9.5 square miles.
Newark, DE has 10,002 housing units, 1,327 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Newark, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Newark, DE.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Newark
Compare Newark with nearby cities
| City near Newark, DE | Distance from Newark | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, DE (this page) | 0 mi | 30,309 | $71,373 | 1977 | $357,600 | 373 | 17.1% |
| Wilmington, DE | 12.6 mi east | 71,124 (+40,815) | $55,269 (-$16,104) | 1946 (-31 yr) | $224,500 (-$133,100) | 414 (+41) | 14.5% (-2.6 pts) |
| Dover, DE | 37.9 mi south | 39,491 (+9,182) | $58,336 (-$13,037) | 1985 (+8 yr) | $248,500 (-$109,100) | 100 (-273) | 8.7% (-8.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Newark
| ZIP area touching Newark, DE | Share of the ZIP's land inside Newark | Share of Newark's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 19711 (Newark, DE) | 23.2% | 67.3% |
| 19713 (Newark, DE) | 16.5% | 22.8% |
| 19716 (Newark, DE) | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| 19717 (Newark, DE) | 100.0% | 2.7% |
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Questions on Newark
Newark: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Newark, DE: Delaware households pick a supplier and plan, and New Castle County lists 3 utilities.
Newark: how does it rank among Delaware cities?
Newark, DE: rank 3 of 3 by its 30,309 residents, rank 1 of 3 by $71,373 median income.
Newark: how many homes heat with electricity?
Newark, DE: 2,944 of 8,675 occupied homes, 33.9%; New Castle County 31.3%.
Newark: how much income goes to electricity?
At 911 kWh a month, 2.5% of the $71,373 median income in Newark, DE.
Newark: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Delaware yes; municipal and co-op areas around Newark, DE may be closed.
Newark: damaging storms reported nearby?
373 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Newark, DE, 2015 to 2025, 1,230.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Newark?
Newark, DE: median home built 1977; 5,451 of 10,002 homes (54.5%) predate 1980, 4,165 are detached and 3,754 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Newark, DE earn under $35,000?
2,547 of 8,675, against 1,802 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Newark, DE live below the poverty line?
6,071 residents.
How many Newark, DE households have no car?
786 households; 4,853 have two or more.