ZIP Code 19897: Wilmington, DE
Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware uses ZIP code 19897. Its reference point is at latitude 39.5645 and longitude -75.597 (39°33'52.2"N 75°35'49.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 19897
Wilmington has 27 ZIP codes in our directory, and New Castle County has 54.
Delaware has 99 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 19712 (Newark), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 19897 |
|---|---|
| Place | Wilmington |
| County | New Castle County |
| State | Delaware |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 39.5645 |
| Longitude | -75.597 |
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Map of ZIP Code 19897
Map centred on 39.5645, -75.597. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Wilmington, Delaware
Video: Wilmington, Delaware
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ZIP Codes Near 19897
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 19897, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 19897, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Delaware City – 0.6 mi north
- New Castle – 1.8 mi northwest
- Saint Georges – 2.9 mi west
- Port Penn – 3.6 mi south
- Newark – 3.7 mi northwest
- Kirkwood – 5.0 mi west
- Bear – 5.2 mi northwest
- Pennsville – 7.3 mi northeast
- Middletown – 7.3 mi southwest
- Salem – 7.7 mi east
- Odessa – 7.9 mi southwest
- Hancocks Bridge – 8.6 mi southeast
Schools Near Wilmington
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 19897 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Wilmington, New Castle County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Newark, New Castle and Delaware City widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Wilmington are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 19897.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Wilmington can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Newark, New Castle and Delaware City.
Shopping and Dining in Wilmington
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Wilmington are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Wilmington, Delaware can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of New Castle County along with the name Wilmington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 19897, Newark shares the same reference point, New Castle shares the same reference point, Delaware City lies about 0.6 mi to the north, Saint Georges lies about 2.9 mi to the west and Port Penn lies about 3.6 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Wilmington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 19897
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“FrenchStreetStation”): George Rineer, HAER photographer., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory”): Paulo Henrique Silva de Santana, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Fort Delaware 02”): WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Prices Corner, Delaware (2894743206)”): Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Amtrak AEM-7 No. 937 at Wilmington station”): WES, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Day Trip to Wilmington, Delaware - Best Things to do, Food Spots & More” by Backpacking With My Lens, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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