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ZIP Code 19940

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19940

Juniper

ZIP Code 19940 is in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$235,300

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.7

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,540

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$235,300

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,126

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.62

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,037

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

72.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.7

Higher than 75%

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 19940: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19940?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19940 is $235,300, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19940?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19940 is $1,126, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19940 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19940 cost about 3.62× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19940?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19940 is $1,037 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19940?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19940 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19940?
ZIP Code 19940 averages 58.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19940 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19940's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.7 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →