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ZIP Code 19956

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19956

Juniper

ZIP Code 19956 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$259,500

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.2

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,327

Median Age

37.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$259,500

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$975

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.96

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,041

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.1%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

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)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.2

Higher than 67%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 19956: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19956?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19956 is $259,500, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19956?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19956 is $975, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19956 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19956 cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19956?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19956 is $1,041 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19956?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19956 have moved 54% over the past five years (9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19956?
ZIP Code 19956 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 19956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.2 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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