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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19803

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

Typical home value

$508,401[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+79.0%
vs metro
+27.0%
vs state
+34.0%
ZIP 19803 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19803 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19803 is worth $508,401 — 27.0% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,975 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,975[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,552[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
22,279[3]
Median household income
$135,218[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

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Brandywine High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Brandywine School District

    941 students

  • Springer Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Brandywine School District

    800 students

  • Carrcroft Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brandywine School District

    476 students

  • Lombardy Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brandywine School District

    460 students

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 yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$23,700

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$2,571
Loan principal$406,721
Down payment$101,680
Total interest paid$518,750

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$3,291
Monthly rent$1,975

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
24th percentile[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19803?
The typical home in 19803 is worth $508,401, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19803?
Home values in 19803 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19803?
A typical home in 19803 rents for about $1,975 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 19803?
The effective property tax rate in 19803 is 0.7% — roughly $3,552 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19803?
ZIP code 19803 has a population of 22,279 and a median household income of $135,218.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Spring City, PA

    Typical home
    $506,929
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Oreland CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $506,730
    Gross yield
  • Rose Valley, PA

    Typical home
    $505,829
    Gross yield
  • Jenkintown, PA

    Typical home
    $512,478
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Cochranville CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $501,086
    Gross yield
  • Lansdale, PA

    Typical home
    $499,334
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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