Elsmere
Town in New Castle County, Delaware

Elsmere is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, with 6,229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 1.7 miles S.
- 6,229residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 6,314 / sq mipopulation density
- 19805ZIP code
About Elsmere
Elsmere is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, bordering the city of Wilmington along Wilmington's western border. As of the 2020 census, Elsmere had a population of 6,229.
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Living in Elsmere
- Median household income
- $67,944
- Median home value
- $225,800
- Median rent
- $1,339/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Elsmere had 6,229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,314 per sq mi (2,438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elsmere at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,229 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7384° N, 75.5946° W |
| ZIP code | 19805 |
| Official website | elsmere.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1024540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elsmere
- Newport1.7 mi S
- Greenville2.7 mi N
- Wilmington3.3 mi E
- Wilmington Manor3.7 mi S
- Edgemoor4.8 mi E
- New Castle5.0 mi S
- Pike Creek5.4 mi W
- Hockessin5.4 mi NW
- Bellefonte5.5 mi E
- Pike Creek Valley5.5 mi W
- Penns Grove, NJ6.7 mi E
- Ardencroft7.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elsmere
What county is Elsmere in?
Elsmere is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Elsmere, DE?
6,229 people lived in Elsmere at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elsmere, DE?
The ZIP code of Elsmere is 19805.
What is the elevation of Elsmere?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elsmere?
Newport (1.7 mi), Greenville (2.7 mi), Wilmington (3.3 mi), Wilmington Manor (3.7 mi), Edgemoor (4.8 mi).
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