19701 ZIP Code
Bear, Delaware
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 19701 |
| City/Town: | Bear |
| County: | New Castle |
| State: | Delaware |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,553 |
| Median Household Income: | $103,104 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,630 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,977 |
| Median Home Value: | $329,200 |
| Land Area: | 26.6 sq miles
68.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5839, -75.6970 |
Population Information (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,553 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,229 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,324 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,215 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,419 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,331 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,353 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,552 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,695 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,040 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,633 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,134 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,046 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,851 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,604 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 680 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $329,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,677 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,977 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,474 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 503 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,928 | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,546 | 21.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,683 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,294 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,410 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,196 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,794 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,786 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,621 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,582 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (19701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $103,104 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,258 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,042 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,630 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,711 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,812 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,744 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,438 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,697 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,588 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,449 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,653 | 57.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,139 | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,358 | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,783 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,584 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,080 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,318 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,678 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,038 | 4.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,523 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (19701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 706 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 98 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 490 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 870 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,274 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,155 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,367 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,980 | 24.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,996 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,538 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (19701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,593 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,499 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 340 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 219 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,925 | 16.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (19701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 102 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,836 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,513 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 515 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,504 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,029 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 369 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,261 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,317 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,847 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,317 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,130 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,072 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,380 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,601 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,898 | 28.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,006 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (19701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,750 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,575 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,196 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 762 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 318 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,395 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (19701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,873 | 52.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,088 | 24.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 24 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 78 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 648 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,085 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 419 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,713 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (19701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,403 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,934 | 23.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 6,002 | 35.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,973 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,139 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 783 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 455 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 120 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 168 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (19701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 78 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 535 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,276 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,299 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,832 | 28.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 957 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (19701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,936 | 48.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,046 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,785 | 35.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,401 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 105 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 131 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (19701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 599 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,125 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,366 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,384 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (19701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,333 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 339 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 120 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 791 | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,826 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,958 | 46.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,489 | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (19701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,957 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,677 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,474 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,453 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,868 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,641 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,098 | 24.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,823 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,330 | 26.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (19701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,768 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,061 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,376 | 50.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 544 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,703 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,310 | 28.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (19701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,008 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 380 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 488 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,627 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,055 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,458 | 34.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,048 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,895 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,386 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,658 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 451 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,063 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,144 | 37.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (19701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,574 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,615 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,134 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,383 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,179 | 32.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 98 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (19701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,818 | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 932 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,735 | 722.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,735 | 722.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,735 | 722.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 486 | 52.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 876 | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,123 | 227.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 8.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (19701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,338 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,659 | 79.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,679 | 20.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,511 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,915 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,383 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 870 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (19701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,474 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,659 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Bear, DE19701