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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19706

New Castle County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$294,558[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.7%
vs metro
-26.4%
vs state
-22.4%
ZIP 19706 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19706 in DE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 19706 is worth $294,558 — 26.4% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,746[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New Castle County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
2,038[3]
Median household income
$83,681[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of New Castle County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+192[5]
Moved in
12,121
Moved out
11,929

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,489
Loan principal$235,646
Down payment$58,912
Total interest paid$300,554

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,880
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
31st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
3rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19706?
The typical home in 19706 is worth $294,558, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19706?
Home values in 19706 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19706?
The effective property tax rate in 19706 is 0.6% — roughly $1,746 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19706?
ZIP code 19706 has a population of 2,038 and a median household income of $83,681.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Norwood, PA

    Typical home
    $294,297
    Gross yield
  • Bridgeport CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $293,134
    Gross yield
  • Prospect Park, PA

    Typical home
    $293,131
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $296,044
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Camden, NJ

    Typical home
    $292,482
    Gross yield
    9.4%
  • Alloway CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $297,060
    Gross yield

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