Newark, Delaware

Newark, Delaware
City of Newark
Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark. It is adjacent to the University of Delaware.
Location of Newark in New Castle County
Coordinates: 39°41′01″N 75°44′59″W / 39.68361°N 75.74972°W / 39.68361; -75.74972
Country United States
State Delaware
CountyNew Castle
Founded1694
Incorporated1758
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorTravis McDermott
Area
 • Total
9.43 sq mi (24.42 km2)
 • Land9.43 sq mi (24.42 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
30,601
 • Density3,246.0/sq mi (1,253.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
19702, 19711-19718, 19725
Area code302
FIPS code10-50670
GNIS feature ID214385
Major highway
Commuter rail
Websitewww.newarkde.gov

Newark (/ˈnjɑːrk/ NEW-ark) is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Home to the University of Delaware, it is located 8 miles (13 km) west-southwest of Wilmington and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Philadelphia. According to the 2020 census, the town's population is 30,601. It constitutes part of the Delaware Valley, and the Philadelphia metropolitan area.