North Star, DE: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

North Star, DE is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in New Castle County in the state of Delaware. Our data estimates 7,503 residents, places it at 39.755°N, 75.733°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about North Star, DE?

What is the population of North Star, DE?

North Star has an estimated population of 7,503. That makes it the 20th largest of the 77 places we list in Delaware, and the 12th largest of 25 places in New Castle County. The typical place in Delaware has about 2,314 residents, so North Star is roughly 3.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Delaware with a similar population include Seaford (8,013), Wilmington Manor (7,903), Pike Creek (7,613), Edgemoor (6,934), Elsmere (5,872). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how North Star differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is North Star?

North Star has about 1,101 people per square mile (425 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Delaware, it is denser than about 34% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does North Star use?

North Star uses one ZIP code: 19711. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 1 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is North Star in?

North Star is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 561 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is North Star located in Delaware?

North Star lies in the northwestern part of Delaware, at 39.755° north latitude and 75.733° west longitude. The state capital, Dover, is about 43 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Kennett Square, PA, roughly 6 miles to the north, which shows how near North Star is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Pottstown, PA, 35 miles to the north.

Which cities are near North Star, DE?

The closest listed place to North Star is Pike Creek, DE, 2.1 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is North Star in?

North Star is in New Castle County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 10003. The county contains 25 places in our data, 15 of which have their own page here and 10 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Wilmington (70,166), Middletown (35,695), Newark (33,515), Bear (20,850), Glasgow (14,359). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is North Star from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, North Star is closest to New York, NY at about 115 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,366 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called North Star?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named North Star: North Star, OH (221). When you search for North Star, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the North Star in New Castle County, Delaware.

Planning a move to North Star?

If you are weighing North Star, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.