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Bethel, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware. ZIP codes: 19931.
Population
375
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
851
ZIP codes
1
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is 62% denser than Delaware as a whole.
Local data for Bethel, DE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bethel
1 in or overlapping Bethel. Population shown
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelTown | 3.2 mi | 2.8 |
| BladesTown | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Galestown, MDTown | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Sharptown, MDTown | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SeafordCity | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
| DelmarTown | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Eldorado, MDTown | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Brookview, MDTown | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Delmar, MDTown | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Hebron, MDTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Mardela Springs, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgevilleTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Federalsburg, MDTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Vienna, MDTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Salisbury, MDCity | 13 mi | 13.8 |
| Hurlock, MDTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, DE in?
- Bethel is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethel, DE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethel include 19931.
- What is the population of Bethel, DE?
- About 375 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include Laurel (3.2 mi), Blades (4.5 mi), Galestown, MD (5.2 mi), Sharptown, MD (5.9 mi), Seaford (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023