ZIP Code 19701: Bear, Delaware
ZIP code 19701 is assigned to Bear, Delaware, and lies within New Castle County. Its reference point is at latitude 39.6102 and longitude -75.6747 (39°36'36.7"N 75°40'28.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 19701
19701 is the only ZIP code listed for Bear, DE in our directory.
Across New Castle County there are 54 ZIP codes listed, and Delaware has 99 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 19720 in New Castle, DE, about 1.7 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 19701 |
|---|---|
| City | Bear |
| County | New Castle County |
| State | Delaware (DE) |
| Latitude | 39.6102 |
| Longitude | -75.6747 |
| DMS | 39°36'36.7"N 75°40'28.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 19720 (New Castle, 1.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 19701
Map centered on 39.6102, -75.6747. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 19701
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 19701, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 19701, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are New Castle, DE (1.7 mi southeast), Newark, DE (2.2 mi northwest) and Kirkwood, DE (2.4 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- New Castle, DE – 1.7 mi southeast
- Newark, DE – 2.2 mi northwest
- Kirkwood, DE – 2.4 mi south
- Saint Georges, DE – 4.0 mi south
- Delaware City, DE – 4.9 mi southeast
- Wilmington, DE – 5.2 mi southeast
Schools Near Bear, DE
If you are moving to ZIP code 19701, check the school district serving Bear and New Castle County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Bear, DE can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 19701 may also use facilities in nearby New Castle, Newark and Kirkwood.
Shopping and Dining in Bear
For places to eat and shop near Bear, DE, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 19701.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Bear, Delaware can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 19701.
To research local history, try searching for New Castle County records and archives along with the name Bear.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 19701, New Castle lies about 1.7 mi to the southeast, Newark lies about 2.2 mi to the northwest, Kirkwood lies about 2.4 mi to the south, Saint Georges lies about 4.0 mi to the south and Delaware City lies about 4.9 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 19701
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) in flight”): Keith, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Branta canadensis -Delaware, USA -flying-8”): Keith from Newark, DE, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Branta canadensis -Becks Pond, Delaware, USA -head-8”): Keith from Newark, DE, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Yep! Another Goose )”): Keith, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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