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ZIP Code 19801

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19801

Juniper

ZIP Code 19801 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$199,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

16,327

Median Age

35.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$199,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,722

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.79

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,192

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

12

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.3

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.2

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 19801: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19801?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19801 is $199,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19801?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19801 is $1,722, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19801 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19801 cost about 3.79× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19801?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19801 is $1,192 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19801?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19801 have moved 66% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19801?
ZIP Code 19801 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 26°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19801 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19801's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.2 per $1,000 of building value.

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