City

Bear, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  New Castle County  ·  Delaware

👥44,801Population
💰$107,856Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$337,800Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.6%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 25.6%Asian: 10.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White49.6%
Hispanic10.6%
Black25.6%
Asian10.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma401 (1.3%)
HS Graduate9,693 (32.1%)
Some College2,769 (9.2%)
Associates3,879 (12.8%)
Bachelors2,875 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree10,621 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College9.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,856 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$337,800 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,732/mo
Total Housing Units17,368
Vacant Units570

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Bear, DE

Bear is a city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 44,801 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Bear is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,856 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bear is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,732 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%.

Bear, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Bear
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19701 44,801 $107,856 $337,800 $1,732 6.0% 44.6% 80.0%