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ZIP Code 19709

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19709

Juniper

ZIP Code 19709 is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$470,900

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

53,234

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,900

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,173

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.54

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,599

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

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

62.7

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 19709: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19709?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19709 is $470,900, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19709?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19709 is $3,173, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19709 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19709 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19709?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19709 is $1,599 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19709?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19709 have moved 44% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19709?
ZIP Code 19709 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 19709 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19709's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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