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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19806

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

Typical home value

$350,843[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+3.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.5%
vs metro
-12.3%
vs state
-7.5%
ZIP 19806 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19806 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19806 is worth $350,843 — 12.3% below the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,890 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,890[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,167[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
9,777[3]
Median household income
$88,855[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
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Red Clay Consolidated School District

    316 students

  • Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Red Clay Consolidated School District

    303 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 yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$22,680

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$1,774
Loan principal$280,675
Down payment$70,169
Total interest paid$357,985

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 ratio1.23
Monthly cost to own$2,330
Monthly rent$1,890

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19806?
The typical home in 19806 is worth $350,843, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19806?
Home values in 19806 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19806?
A typical home in 19806 rents for about $1,890 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 19806?
The effective property tax rate in 19806 is 0.9% — roughly $3,167 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19806?
ZIP code 19806 has a population of 9,777 and a median household income of $88,855.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Chesilhurst, NJ

    Typical home
    $350,577
    Gross yield
  • Somerdale, NJ

    Typical home
    $351,971
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • West Berlin CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $352,056
    Gross yield
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $349,366
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Red Hill, PA

    Typical home
    $352,450
    Gross yield
  • Merchantville, NJ

    Typical home
    $349,126
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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