Bear, DE ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Bear, Delaware: 19702 and 19701. Together they are home to 98,667 residents in 37,851 households. That is more than the 22,370 people counted inside Bear Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $92,446 in 19702 to $111,198 in 19701.
Bear Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,370 |
| Households | 8,746 |
| Median household income | $91,687 |
| Median home value | $304,800 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Median rent | $1,771 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 98,667 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 37,851 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $92,446 (19702) to $111,198 (19701) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $100,669 |
| Homeowners | 69.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 60 routes, 38,320 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Bear: 19701 ($111,198)
- Most residents: 19702 (55,683 people)
- Highest homeownership: 19701 (80.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 19702 (33.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 19702 (12.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 19702 (37.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 19701 ($372,500)
Every ZIP code in Bear
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19702 | Newark | 55,683 | 21,252 | $92,446 | $346,100 | 60.2% | 33.0% | 12.5% | 31 | 23,032 | 7% of its land |
| 19701 | Bear | 42,984 | 16,599 | $111,198 | $372,500 | 80.5% | 29.6% | 7.9% | 29 | 17,105 | 13% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Bear when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Bear Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bear. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Bear.
Counties
- New Castle County — 32 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Bear, DE?
- 19702 and 19701. A ZIP code is listed for Bear when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Bear Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bear.
- What is the population of Bear, DE?
- The Census Bureau counts 22,370 residents inside Bear Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Bear hold 98,667 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Bear, DE?
- $91,687 inside Bear Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $92,446 to $111,198.
- Which Bear ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 19701, at $111,198, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Bear, DE?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 60 carrier routes reaching 38,320 residential and 1,816 business mailboxes.
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