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ZIP Code 19720

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19720

Juniper

ZIP Code 19720 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$265,000

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

62,392

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$265,000

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,525

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.51

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,363

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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

40

Lower than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 19720: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19720?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19720 is $265,000, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19720 is $1,525, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19720 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19720?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19720 is $1,363 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19720?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19720 have moved 56% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19720?
ZIP Code 19720 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 19720 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19720's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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