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ZIP Code 19730

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19730

Juniper

ZIP Code 19730 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.9

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

425

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,122

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.88

Near median

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)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.9

Lower than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 19730: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19730?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19730 is $322,600, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19730?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19730 is $2,122, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19730 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19730 cost about 2.88× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19730?
ZIP Code 19730 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 19730 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19730's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.9 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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