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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19956

Sussex County

Typical home value

$320,036[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+12.7%
vs metro
vs state
-15.6%
ZIP 19956 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19956 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19956 is worth $320,036. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,232[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
16,327[3]
Median household income
$65,603[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+3,029[5]
Moved in
8,399
Moved out
5,370

Schools

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

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

    Elementary · Grades 1–6 · Laurel School District

    1,134 students

  • Laurel Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Laurel School District

    724 students

  • Laurel Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Laurel School District

    437 students

  • North Laurel Early Learning Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Laurel School District

    234 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 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$1,618
Loan principal$256,029
Down payment$64,007
Total interest paid$326,551

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$1,986
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19956?
The typical home in 19956 is worth $320,036, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19956?
Home values in 19956 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19956?
The effective property tax rate in 19956 is 0.4% — roughly $1,232 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19956?
ZIP code 19956 has a population of 16,327 and a median household income of $65,603.

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