Port Penn, Delaware facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Port Penn, Delaware
Census-designated place
Port Penn Interpretive Center
Port Penn, Delaware Location in Delaware Show map of Delaware Port Penn, Delaware Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle
Area
• Total	0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
• Land	0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	162
• Density	400.99/sq mi (154.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	19731
Area code(s)	302
FIPS code	10-58600
GNIS feature ID	214477

Port Penn is a small community in Delaware, United States. It's known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.

Port Penn is located in southern New Castle County. You can find it on the west bank of the Delaware River. It is also just below the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. This canal is an important waterway.

Port Penn is home to the Port Penn Interpretive Center. This center helps people learn about the local history and nature. In 2020, about 162 people lived in Port Penn.

About Port Penn

Port Penn is a quiet place with a rich history. It sits by the Delaware River. The community is part of St. Georges Hundred. This is an older way of dividing land in Delaware.

The Port Penn Interpretive Center is a special place. It teaches visitors about the area's past. You can learn about the wildlife and the river's importance. It's a great spot to explore local heritage.

Learning and Schools

Kids who live in Port Penn go to schools in the Colonial School District. This district works to provide good education for students.

One of the main schools for older students is William Penn High School. It serves many students from the area.