Name: Zip Code 19717
Address: Newark

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19717 offers a well-designed bicycling infrastructure that supports convenient and safe travel throughout the area. Several parks and green spaces are thoughtfully distributed, providing ample opportunities to relax outdoors in a serene environment. Numerous businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, are conveniently located nearby, making day-to-day needs easy to access. Educational facilities are within a reasonable distance, with high schools readily accessible from many locations. A mix of housing options includes single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings, offering a variety of living arrangements. Parking access is hassle-free, contributing to overall convenience in this quiet and pleasant neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

A fair number of people in the area use their bike since the cycling network is very comprehensive. Property owners who want to reside in a compact community will also be pleased with the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Zip Code 19717; many common errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, commuters can count on the Newark with access to the Wilmington/Newark Line and Wilmington / Newark Line. There are a few bus lines passing through the postal code, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a very good medium of transportation in Zip Code 19717. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy.

Services

It is very often an option for house buyers in this area to buy their groceries as pedestrians. In addition, those who enjoy eating in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this postal code. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a decent variety of clothing stores. Regarding education, property buyers will welcome that wherever their house is located in this area, secondary schools are close by. In contrast, primary schools are not particularly numerous and thus not always within a short distance. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Zip Code 19717. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, parks, such as Cool Run Ecology Woods and Old Paper Mill Road Park, are very well-distributed and there are about 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which results in them being very easy to reach from many locations in this area.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance