At least 17 business licenses issued in ZIP Code 19701 during May

There were at least 17 business licenses issued in ZIP Code 19701 during May, according to the Delaware Division of Revenue.

According to the USPS, Bear is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 19701.

With more than 11,944 minorities self-employed, diversity plays a significant part in Delaware's small businesses. Small businesses make up more than 98.4 percent of Delaware businesses, with more than 46.7 percent of Delaware employees working for small businesses, as of 2020, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

A study by Civic Economics found $100 spent at a locally-owned business puts $68 back into the local economy while the total is just for non-local businesses.

Business Name	Business Type	License Date Granted
	Resident Contractor	2026-05-01
	Wholesaler	2026-05-01
	General Services	2026-05-01
	Retailer General	2026-05-01
	General Services	2026-05-01
	Non-resident Contractor	2026-05-04
	Retailer General	2026-05-04
	General Services	2026-05-08
Adedotun Adepoju	General Services	2026-05-11
		2026-05-11
	General Services	2026-05-12
	Retailer General	2026-05-13
	Wholesaler	2026-05-18
	Retailer Restaurant	2026-05-19
	General Services	2026-05-19
	Direct Care Worker	2026-05-21
	Retailer General	2026-05-21