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ZIP Code 19809

New Castle, Delaware

FIPS 19809

Juniper

ZIP Code 19809 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,311

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,041

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.87

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,495

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.76%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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

35

Lower than 81%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 19809: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19809?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19809 is $314,900, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19809?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19809 is $2,041, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19809 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19809 cost about 3.87× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19809?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19809 is $1,495 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19809?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19809 have moved 43% over the past five years (-0.76% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19809?
ZIP Code 19809 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 19809 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19809's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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