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Odessa, DE — ZIP 19730

Population: 425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19730 (Odessa, DE) is $413,617 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,100 after a median 5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$413,617

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$413,617
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+72.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$413,617
House Price Index (state)
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,100
Median list price
$495,000
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Old State Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delaware City PVC Plant (8.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
282

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,105
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,732
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,009

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Townsend A Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, MEADOWWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, ROCKFORD CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+744 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
71.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,122
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
263,867
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,360

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 19730State medianUS median
Median home value$413,617$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$415,100$365,975$325,000
Median days on market5 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,122$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 19730?
$413,617.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19730?
$415,100.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19730?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19730?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,680/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19730?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 19730 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19730?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19730?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19730?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19730?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19730 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19730?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19730?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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