Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 59 min5:35 am – 8:34 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 22 min7:20 am – 4:42 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People6,036 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.30 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.4% unemployment rate32% of adults are in the labour force, 1,766 employedMain industries: hospitality, food and recreation 35%, education and health care 32%, retail 14%Average commute 14 minutes47% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 32% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighNew Castle County, DE, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality64% of days had good air in 2025235 of 365 days measured126 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 44, worst day 161main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, New Castle County monitors, DE
Drinking waterNewark Water Departmentserves 40,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
