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ZIP Code 19946

Kent, Delaware

FIPS 19946

Juniper

ZIP Code 19946 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$302,800

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.1

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,603

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$302,800

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,199

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,231

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.1

Lower than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.36

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 19946: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19946?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19946 is $302,800, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19946?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19946 is $1,199, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19946 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19946 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19946?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19946 is $1,231 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19946?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19946 have moved 70% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19946?
ZIP Code 19946 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 19946 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19946's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.1 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.36 per $1,000 of building value.

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