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ZIP Code 19734

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19734

Juniper

ZIP Code 19734 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$430,700

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,214

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$430,700

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$2,893

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,324

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.8

Lower than 76%

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 19734: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19734?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19734 is $430,700, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19734?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19734 is $2,893, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19734 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19734 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19734?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19734 is $1,324 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19734?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19734 have moved 58% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19734?
ZIP Code 19734 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19734 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19734's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.8 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →