Name: Zip Code 19720
Address: New Castle

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19720, Delaware, features a tranquil and calm environment with low noise levels, perfect for enjoying peaceful outdoor moments. The area boasts excellent access to over 100 parks, including Highpointe at St Georges Park and Buena Vista, providing ample green space for relaxation and recreation. Convenience is enhanced by the presence of around 20 grocery stores and pharmacies located within easy reach. Education options include both public and private primary and secondary schools. Housing options are diverse, consisting mainly of two- and three-bedroom detached homes, along with townhouses and small apartment buildings, constructed mainly during the mid-20th century.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is an excellent transportation option in this area. It is very convenient to park. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this postal code. Thankfully, residents benefit from the Wilmington with access to the Wilmington/Newark Line and Wilmington / Newark Line. There are about 20 bus lines traversing the postal code, and bus stops are usually very close by. Zip Code 19720 is not particularly convenient for pedestrians as many daily needs are occasionally difficult to meet without a car. Cycling is also difficult in this postal code as there are a fair number of slopes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in Zip Code 19720. In contrast, there are only a very small number of high schools and accordingly they can be a very long trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to food, it is very rarely practical for property owners in this postal code to access one of over 50 supermarkets as pedestrians. Nonetheless, it is generally a reasonably short distance to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items. A small number of restaurants are available in this area as well.

Character

People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Zip Code 19720. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including James T. Corcoran Jr. Park and Fort DuPont State Park, which makes them easy to reach. This postal code is also quiet, as the streets are reasonably peaceful - although that is not the case near I-495, I-295, the airport (New Castle) or the railway line.

Car friendly9.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.8

Few or no groceries within a short drive