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ZIP Code 19973

Sussex, Delaware

ZCTA 19973

Juniper

ZIP Code 19973 is in the 89th percentile nationally for home price growth over the past year. It also sits in the highest 18% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 23% nationally for home price against income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$358,785

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

66%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

68.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 19973, in Sussex, Delaware.

The basics

Total Population

26,834

Median Age

41.3

Population Density

319.49

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$998

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.36%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.32×

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$64,387

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,135

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

11%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

37%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

30%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 19973: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 19973?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 19973 today is $358,785, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 19973?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 19973 is $998, an effective rate of 0.36% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 19973 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 19973 cost about 4.32× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 19973?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 19973 is $1,135 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 19973?
Home prices in ZIP Code 19973 have moved 66% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 19973?
ZIP Code 19973 has a population of 26,834, about 319.49 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 19973?
ZIP Code 19973 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 27°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 19973 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 19973's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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