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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19963

Sussex County

Typical home value

$342,573[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.0%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+20.6%
vs metro
vs state
-9.7%
ZIP 19963 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19963 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19963 is worth $342,573. Over the past year, values have risen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,200 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. 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
$2,200[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,402[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
23,500[3]
Median household income
$71,108[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Milford Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Milford School District

    1,315 students

  • Milford Central Academy

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Milford School District

    1,058 students

  • Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Milford School District

    689 students

  • Mispillion Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Milford School District

    572 students

  • Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Milford School District

    503 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$26,400

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$1,732
Loan principal$274,059
Down payment$68,515
Total interest paid$349,547

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 ratio0.97
Monthly cost to own$2,135
Monthly rent$2,200

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 19963?
The typical home in 19963 is worth $342,573, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19963?
Home values in 19963 are up 1.0% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 19963?
A typical home in 19963 rents for about $2,200 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 19963?
The effective property tax rate in 19963 is 0.4% — roughly $1,402 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19963?
ZIP code 19963 has a population of 23,500 and a median household income of $71,108.

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