| ZIP Code | 19701 |
|---|---|
| City | Bear |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Elevation | 77 ft |
| Latitude | 39.583895 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.696995 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 10003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 401 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,693 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 2,769 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 3,879 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,875 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,621 (35.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,856 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $337,800 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,732/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,368 |
| Vacant Units | 570 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,368 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 570 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 19701 is located in Bear, Delaware, within New Castle County. With a population of 44,801, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 19701 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,856 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 19701 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $337,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,732 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 19701 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%. Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 19701 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 19701 in Bear, DE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 44,801 residents, a median household income of $107,856, and a median home value of $337,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Delaware.