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ZIP Code 19717

New Castle, Delaware

ZCTA 19717

Juniper

ZIP Code 19717 is in the 59th percentile nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

72.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 19717, in New Castle, Delaware.

The basics

Total Population

6,036

Median Age

19.3

Population Density

23,389.92

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 6,036 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Property Tax

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Data unavailable

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 6,036 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Median Rent

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Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 6,036 residents. It looks to be a university or institutional address rather than a residential area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Climate & weather

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19717: frequently asked questions

How many people live in ZIP Code 19717?
ZIP Code 19717 has a population of 6,036, about 23,389.92 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 19.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19717?
ZIP Code 19717 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 19717 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19717's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.6 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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