City

Bethel, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥431Population
💰$91,111Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$276,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 3.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic14.4%
Black3.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate100 (31.1%)
Some College18 (5.6%)
Associates24 (7.5%)
Bachelors65 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree114 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College5.6%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.4%Renter: 1.6%Tenure
Owner98.4%
Renter1.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,111 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$276,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units199
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
74%
About Bethel, DE

Bethel is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 431 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Bethel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,111 is above the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19931 431 $91,111 $276,300 6.2% 55.6% 98.4%