19931 ZIP Code — Bethel, DE

Sussex County, Delaware

ZIP code 19931 is located in Bethel, Delaware, within Sussex County. It covers approximately 1.19 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 302.

About ZIP code 19931

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,250. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 19931 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376

population

1.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

19931 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 19931

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 19931. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

19956 Laurel (4.4 mi) 19973 Seaford (4.5 mi) 19940 Delmar (7.3 mi) 21659 Rhodesdale (10 mi) 21837 Mardela Springs (10.7 mi) 19933 Bridgeville (10.7 mi) 21632 Federalsburg (13.5 mi) 21830 Hebron (13.5 mi) 21643 Hurlock (13.8 mi) 21801 Salisbury (13.9 mi) 19947 Georgetown (14 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	316 / sq mi
State FIPS	10
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5762
Longitude	-75.6245
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	302

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	55.2%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.3%	7.6%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

316

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$90,250

Median household income

$42,939

Per capita income

$233,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.8%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	14.9%
18 and over	320	85.1%
65 and over	99	26.3%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Two or more races 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Black or African American 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	305	70.9%
Two or more races	59	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	54	12.6%
Black or African American	12	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	38.6%	36.1%
$50k – $100k	55.2%	32.5%	31.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	22.6%	24.7%
Over $200k	1.1%	6.3%	7.6%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	35.7%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$90,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.8%
Renter occupied	1.2%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	51.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	21.1%
Wood	7.6%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	40	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	19	11.1%
Households with children under 18	24	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	49.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.1%	15.0%
Married	64.6%	66.3%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	10.0%
Divorced	22.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 21.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	40.4%
High school	17	29.8%
College / grad school	14	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Other services 14.3%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Retail trade 8.4%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Construction 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.4%
Retirement income	50.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	360	95.7%
Spanish	25	6.9%
Other Indo-European	25	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	372	98.9%
Born in same state	322	85.6%
Born in different state	133	35.4%
Foreign born	50	13.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	30.6%
Italian	73	19.4%
German	10	2.7%
Arab	9	2.4%
English	6	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	3	0.8%
Irish	2	0.5%
Polish	2	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	97.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19931

What city is ZIP code 19931 in?

ZIP code 19931 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Delaware.

What county is ZIP code 19931 in?

ZIP code 19931 falls within Sussex County, Delaware.

Is ZIP code 19931 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 19931 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 19931 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 19931 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 19931 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 19931 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 19931 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 19931 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 19931 in?

ZIP code 19931 observes the EST timezone.