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ZIP 19701

Part of Bear, DE
Pop. 42,984·New Castle County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Delaware
Median rent (all units)
$2,453/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$488
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ZIP 19701 · $2,453
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$2,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,436/yr
At $2,453/mo median
Location
CityBear
StateDE
CountyNew Castle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 19701 (Bear, DE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,984
Median income
$111,198
Median age
42.1
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
19.7%
20.1%
29.6%
15.3%
15.3%
Under 1819.7%
18–3420.1%
35–5429.6%
55–6415.3%
65+15.3%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
52.2%
26.3%
White52.2%
Black26.3%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian9.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
28.6%
28.6%
36.1%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 19701 in Bear, DE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,686 → $2,453
up 45.5%
Income
$95,343 → $111,198
up 16.6%
Population
43,767 → 42,984
down 1.8%
Renter share
24.2% → 19.5%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 36.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.1
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 19701 in Bear, DE stood at $1,686 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,453, reflecting a 45.5% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,343 in 2021 to $111,198 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 43,767 residents to roughly 42,984. Renters now make up 19.5% of households, compared with 24.2% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 19701 in Bear, DE market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 19701 covers Bear, DE. The median rent here is $2,453/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($111,198/yr), ZIP 19701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 19701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 19701 (Bear, DE) is $2,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 19701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 19701's median rent of $2,453/mo is $488 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 19701 compare to other ZIPs in Delaware?

ZIP 19701 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Delaware, ranking #2 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $2,453/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 19701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,453/mo in ZIP 19701. The local median household income is $111,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 19701?

Rent in ZIP 19701 has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 19701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 19701 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,453/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($111,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 19701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 19701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 19701 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 19701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 19701 compare to the rest of Bear?

ZIP 19701 is pricier than Bear as a whole. At $2,453/mo, it's $108 above the Bear citywide median of $2,345/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 19701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 19701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,453/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 19701's median household income ($111,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 19701 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.2–6.6%
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