Port Penn

Census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware

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Port Penn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Castle County, Delaware, with 162 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Delaware City, 4.1 miles N.

About Port Penn

Port Penn is a census-designated place located in St. Georges Hundred, southern New Castle County, Delaware, United States, below the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal on the west bank of the Delaware River. Port Penn is home to the Port Penn Interpretive Center. As of the 2020 census, Port Penn had a population of 162.

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Median household income
$72,009
Median home value
$383,900
Median age
66
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Port Penn, DE population

Port Penn had 162 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census162
Density400 per sq mi (155 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Port Penn at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountyNew Castle County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population162 (2020)
Land area0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates39.5152° N, 75.5814° W
ZIP code19731
Census code (GEOID)1058600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Port Penn

What county is Port Penn in?

Port Penn is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the population of Port Penn, DE?

162 people lived in Port Penn at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Port Penn, DE?

The ZIP code of Port Penn is 19731.

What is the elevation of Port Penn?

7 feet (2 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Port Penn?

Delaware City (4.1 mi), Elsinboro (4.6 mi), St. Georges (4.7 mi), Odessa (5.8 mi), Hancocks Bridge (6.5 mi).

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