19701 ZIP Code — Bear, DE
New Castle County, Delaware
ZIP code 19701 is located in Bear, Delaware, within New Castle County. It covers approximately 26.57 square miles and serves a population of 44,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.
About ZIP code 19701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $329,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,104.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,553
population
26.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
19701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 19701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bear | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19702 Newark (1.1 mi)
19713 Newark (5.2 mi)
19716 Newark (6.1 mi)
19726 New Castle (6.3 mi)
19712 Newark (6.3 mi)
19718 Newark (6.3 mi)
19725 Newark (6.3 mi)
19717 Newark (6.9 mi)
19720 New Castle (6.9 mi)
19711 Newark (8.2 mi)
19709 Middletown (8.6 mi)
19721 New Castle (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,553 |
| Population density | 1,677 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 10 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5983 |
| Longitude | -75.7061 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 302 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Demographics & statistics
44,553
Population
1,677
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$103,104
Median household income
$45,256
Per capita income
$329,200
Median home value
$1,677
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
13,431
Housing units
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,105
Under 5
1,110
1,207
5–9
1,212
1,163
10–14
1,168
1,174
15–19
1,179
1,273
20–24
1,279
3,341
25–34
3,354
3,014
35–44
3,026
3,809
45–54
3,824
1,564
55–59
1,570
1,520
60–64
1,526
1,922
65–74
1,929
800
75–84
804
339
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,350 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 36,203 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,135 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.9%
Black or African American
21.3%
Asian
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
5.4%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,653 | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 10,139 | 21.3% |
| Asian | 4,358 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,080 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,584 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 1,783 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 30.4% | 31.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 26.6% | 24.7% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 9.5% | 7.6% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
15.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 15.4% |
| Median income | $103,104 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
46.1%
$500k–$1M
11.5%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,677 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 52.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 35.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.2% |
| Electricity | 35.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 8.5% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,453 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,282 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,641 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,098 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,823 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,330 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 28.2% |
| Married | 50.0% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 380 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 488 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,627 | 36.2% |
| High school | 2,055 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,458 | 34.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Professional & management
13.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Construction
7.7%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.1% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 16.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,895 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,338 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 2,203 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,129 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 215 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 696 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,818 | 84.9% |
| Born in same state | 36,886 | 82.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,914 | 44.7% |
| Foreign born | 932 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,735 | 15.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,189 | 62.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,738 | 15.1% |
| French | 3,143 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 1,489 | 3.3% |
| English | 379 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 216 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 160 | 0.4% |
| German | 134 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19701
What city is ZIP code 19701 in?
ZIP code 19701 is primarily assigned to Bear, Delaware.
What county is ZIP code 19701 in?
ZIP code 19701 falls within New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19701?
The median home value in ZIP code 19701 is $329,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19701?
The median household income in ZIP code 19701 is $103,104, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 19701?
ZIP code 19701 has an estimated population of 44,553 residents, with a density of 1,677 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 19701 in?
ZIP code 19701 observes the EST timezone.