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ZIP Code 19973

Sussex, Delaware

FIPS 19973

Juniper

ZIP Code 19973 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$278,300

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.4

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,834

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$278,300

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$998

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.32

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,135

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.4

Higher than 56%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 19973: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 19973?
The median home value in ZIP Code 19973 is $278,300, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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% 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 79% 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 69% 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.
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 70.4 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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