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ZIP Code 19970

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19970

Juniper

ZIP Code 19970 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$526,600

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,524

Median Age

63.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$526,600

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,474

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.6

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,512

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.6%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.8

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.2

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 19970: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19970?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19970 is $526,600, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19970?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19970 is $1,474, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19970 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19970 cost about 5.6× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19970?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19970 is $1,512 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19970?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19970 have moved 59% over the past five years (9.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19970?
ZIP Code 19970 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 19970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.2 per $1,000 of building value.

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