Home internet in Newark, DE
8,675 households, 7.7% of them without an internet subscription: that is Newark in the latest Census. Below, what reaches a typical address here and which Newark ZIP codes our agents can check.
- 92.3% of Newark households are connected; 7.7% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 82% of homes, 2.8 points above the Delaware figure.
- Call line covers 5 Newark ZIP codes: 19702, 19711, 19713, 19716, 19717.
What the Census says about Newark
| Households | Newark | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 92.3% | 92.8% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 82% | 79.2% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 9.5% | 10.5% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 2.4% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 7.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Newark city, Delaware, 8,675 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
Reading the Newark numbers
Cable, fiber or DSL reaches 82% of homes in Newark, which is 2.8 points above Delaware as a whole (79.2%) and 5.7 points above the US average (76.3%). Among the 2 Delaware cities on this site, Newark ranks 1st for its wired share.
With a wired share that high, Newark addresses rarely have to settle for wireless. Compare the cable plan against fiber if both are on your street; the fiber page explains why the upload speed matters more than it looks.
9.5% of Newark households rely on a cellular data plan alone, 1 point below the Delaware figure of 10.5%. For those homes a 5G home router on the same network is the usual next step up.
7.7% of homes here, about 668, have no internet subscription, about the same as the national 7.8%; satellite is used by 2.4%. Both numbers tend to fall as fiber builds reach more blocks.
Check a Newark ZIP code
The agents who answer our number can check addresses in these 5 Newark ZIP codes: 19702, 19711, 19713, 19716, 19717. Type your ZIP in the box; if it is on the list the call button stays live. That is 11.4% of all the Delaware ZIP codes on our list and the 2nd largest group of any Delaware city.
5 Newark ZIP codes are on the call list.
Four steps for a Newark address
- Start with the ZIP check, then the address.
- Rule out satellite and old DSL if cable, fiber or 5G home reach the street.
- Ask about data caps and the contract length before the price; the data caps guide explains the traps.
- If you only need service for a few months, read the short-term internet guide first.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Delaware cities are on the Delaware page.
Common questions
Is Newark well connected?
92.3% of households have an internet subscription and 82% have a wired line, 2.8 points above the Delaware average. Coverage in the city is broad; the gap is mostly homes that have a line available and do not subscribe.
Can I get fiber in Newark?
On some streets. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (82% of Newark homes), and fiber is only part of that. Give the agent the exact address; if fiber is not there yet, cable is usually next, then 5G home internet.
My Newark ZIP is not on the list. What now?
The call button switches off for that ZIP, but everything else here still applies. The guides explain what to ask any provider, and the list is updated as the call partner adds areas, so check again in a few months.