Hockessin, Delaware
Hockessin: census designated place
About
Hockessin is a CDP located in the county of New Castle in the U.S. state of Delaware.
Quick Facts about Hockessin
| Population | 13,527 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Postal code | 19707 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7876,-75.6966 |
| Altitude | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hockessin is located at 39°47'15"N 75°41'48"W (39.7876100, -75.6966000).
Hockessin map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Hockessin
1Mt Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, United States View details
Phone: +13022394244 | Website available
2Auburn Valley State Park
3000 Creek Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, United States View details
Phone: +13027294280 | Website available
3Ashland Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society
3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, United States View details
Phone: +13022392334 | Website available
4Marshall Bridge Preserve
Farm Ln &, Benge Rd, Hockessin, DE 19736, United States View details
Phone: +16103470347 | Website available
5Ashland Covered Bridge
3540 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, United States View details
People born in Hockessin (4)
People born in Hockessin, including actor James Daughton, soccer player Cesidio Colasante, orchid grower Art Chadwick, .
More notable people
- Trevon Duval (American basketball player) he was born in 03/08/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hockessin, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130989 | Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington (DE) | 19808 |
Nearby Transit Stations (32)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hockessin, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hockessin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hockessin Post Office | Hockessin (DE) | 19707 |
Other cities in New Castle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Castle County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 70,376 | The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. |
| Newark | 33,849 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Middletown | 23,765 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Bear | 19,371 | Census-designated place in Delaware, United States |
| Claymont | 8,253 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| North Star | 7,980 | Census designated place |
| Pike Creek | 7,898 | Census designated place |
| Wilmington Manor | 7,889 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Elsmere | 5,761 | Town in Delaware |
| Edgemoor | 5,677 | Census designated place |
| New Castle | 5,394 | City in Delaware |
| Brookside | 2,896 | Town in Alabama |
| Townsend | 2,764 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Delaware City | 1,837 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Bellefonte | 1,166 | Town of the United States |
| Newport | 874 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hockessin distances to largest Delaware cities