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Marshallton, DE — ZIP 19808

Population: 39,082 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19808 (Marshallton, DE) is $371,270 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,900 after a median 25.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,183/month. 9 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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$371,270

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

25.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$371,270
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+54.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$371,424
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
$389,900
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
-4.8%
Median days on market
25.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
107
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,183/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,300/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Gateway Charter School, Red Clay Consolidated School District
Schools include
Gateway Charter School, Brandywine Springs School, Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School, Marbrook Elementary School, Heritage 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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
3
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Newport Plant) (3.2 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)

Annual precipitation
50.7 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
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
677
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,411
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,884

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
184
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
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,311
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

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 19808State medianUS median
Median home value$371,270$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$389,900$365,975$325,000
Median days on market26 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,183/mo$2,021/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,311$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 19808?
$371,270.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19808?
$389,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19808?
Median days on market: 25.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19808?
Typical rent: $2,183/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19808?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 19808 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19808?
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 19808?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19808?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Koppers Co., Inc. (Newport Plant), 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 19808?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19808 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19808?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19808?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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