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ZIP Code 19938

Kent, Delaware

FIPS 19938

Juniper

ZIP Code 19938 is in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$381,000

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,561

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$381,000

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,374

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.83

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,582

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.48%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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

66.3

Near median

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 19938: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19938?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19938 is $381,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19938?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19938 is $1,374, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19938 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19938 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19938?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19938 is $1,582 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19938?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19938 have moved 39% over the past five years (-0.48% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19938?
ZIP Code 19938 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 19938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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