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ZIP Code 19968

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19968

Juniper

ZIP Code 19968 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$437,000

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

15,486

Median Age

53.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$437,000

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,340

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.01

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,361

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.72%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.6

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.14

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 19968: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19968?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19968 is $437,000, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19968?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19968 is $1,340, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19968 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19968 cost about 5.01× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19968?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19968 is $1,361 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19968?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19968 have moved 55% over the past five years (0.72% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19968?
ZIP Code 19968 averages 58.5°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 32.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19968 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19968's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.14 per $1,000 of building value.

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