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ZIP Code 19947

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19947

Juniper

ZIP Code 19947 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$322,300

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

20,760

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$322,300

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$971

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.52

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,383

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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)

43.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.7

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 19947: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19947?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19947 is $322,300, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19947?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19947 is $971, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19947 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19947 cost about 4.52× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19947?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19947 is $1,383 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19947?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19947 have moved 50% over the past five years (1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19947?
ZIP Code 19947 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 12.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19947 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19947's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.7 (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 →