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ZIP Code 19944

Sussex, Delaware

ZCTA 19944

Juniper

ZIP Code 19944 is in the highest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 9% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$121,250

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

9.81×

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 19944, in Sussex, Delaware.

The basics

Total Population

636

Median Age

69.8

Population Density

511.88

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,204

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.19%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,393

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

33%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$2.31

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19944: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19944?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19944 is $2,204, an effective rate of 0.19% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19944 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19944 cost about 9.81× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19944?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19944 is $1,393 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 19944?
ZIP Code 19944 has a population of 636, about 511.88 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 69.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19944?
ZIP Code 19944 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19944 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19944's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is coastal flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $2.31 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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