Pike Creek
Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware
Pike Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Castle County, Delaware, with 7,808 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pike Creek Valley, 1.5 miles S.
- 7,808residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 2,904 / sq mipopulation density
- 19808ZIP code
About Pike Creek
Pike Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. In 2007, CNN's Money Magazine ranked Pike Creek number 1 on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States. Pike Creek was the only community in Delaware to appear on the list. The population was 7,808 at the 2020 Census. Local attractions include Middle Run Natural Area, White Clay Creek State Park, Carousel Farm Park and Equestrian Center, Golf and Restaurants. Pike Creek is approximately five miles from downtown Newark, which contains the University of Delaware. Pike Creek is connected to the University of Delaware campus and the Newark downtown area by several bike trails. Pike Creek is approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of the state's largest city, Wilmington, which is a national financial center.
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Living in Pike Creek
- Median household income
- $139,635
- Median home value
- $422,500
- Median rent
- $2,262/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Pike Creek had 7,808 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,808 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,904 per sq mi (1,121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pike Creek at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,808 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7487° N, 75.6950° W |
| ZIP code | 19808 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1056490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pike Creek
- Pike Creek Valley1.5 mi S
- North Star2.1 mi W
- Hockessin2.6 mi N
- Greenville4.8 mi NE
- London Britain, PA5.2 mi W
- Elsmere5.4 mi E
- Newport5.4 mi SE
- New Garden, PA5.6 mi NW
- Brookside5.7 mi S
- Newark5.9 mi SW
- Kennett, PA6.2 mi N
- Toughkenamon, PA6.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pike Creek
What county is Pike Creek in?
Pike Creek is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Pike Creek, DE?
7,808 people lived in Pike Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pike Creek, DE?
The ZIP code of Pike Creek is 19808.
What is the elevation of Pike Creek?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pike Creek?
Pike Creek Valley (1.5 mi), North Star (2.1 mi), Hockessin (2.6 mi), Greenville (4.8 mi), London Britain (5.2 mi).
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