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ZIP Code 19701

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19701

Juniper

ZIP Code 19701 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$372,500

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,984

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$372,500

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$2,606

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.35

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,827

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19701 is $372,500, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19701 is $2,606, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19701 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19701 is $1,827 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19701 have moved 51% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19701?
ZIP Code 19701 averages 55.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.1 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →