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ZIP Code 19706

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19706

Juniper

ZIP Code 19706 is in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$263,000

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,038

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,000

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,333

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,511

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.37

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 19706: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19706?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19706 is $263,000, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19706?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19706 is $1,333, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19706 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19706 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19706?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19706 is $1,511 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19706?
ZIP Code 19706 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19706 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19706's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.9 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.37 per $1,000 of building value.

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