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ZIP Code 19939

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19939

Juniper

ZIP Code 19939 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$420,700

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.1

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,490

Median Age

57.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,700

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,158

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.68

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,317

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

83.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.1

Higher than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.15

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 19939: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19939?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19939 is $420,700, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19939?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19939 is $1,158, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19939 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19939 cost about 4.68× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19939?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19939 is $1,317 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19939?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19939 have moved 66% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19939?
ZIP Code 19939 averages 57.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19939 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19939's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.1 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.15 per $1,000 of building value.

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