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U.S. ZIP Code · DE19973

Sussex County

Typical home value

$316,313[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+11.4%
vs metro
vs state
-16.6%
ZIP 19973 location in DE
Location of ZIP 19973 in DE

Price history

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

The typical home in 19973 is worth $316,313. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. 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
$1,221[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
26,834[3]
Median household income
$64,387[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Seaford Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Seaford School District

    833 students

  • Seaford Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Seaford School District

    812 students

  • Seaford Central Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Seaford School District

    448 students

  • Sussex Montessori School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Sussex Montessori School

    439 students

  • West Seaford Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Seaford School District

    427 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$1,599
Loan principal$253,050
Down payment$63,263
Total interest paid$322,752

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$1,966
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 19973?
The typical home in 19973 is worth $316,313, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 19973?
Home values in 19973 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 19973?
The effective property tax rate in 19973 is 0.4% — roughly $1,221 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 19973?
ZIP code 19973 has a population of 26,834 and a median household income of $64,387.

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