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Frederica, DE — ZIP 19946

Population: 5,603 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 19946 (Frederica, DE) is $374,455 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,500/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, winterweather, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$374,455

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$374,455
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+87.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$374,455
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
$267,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-30.5%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,500/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,132/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,460/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
Lake Forest East Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dover Air Force Base (6.5 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)

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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,285
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,766

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (47 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Johnsons Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
46
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+728 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,199
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,053

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

How it compares

ZIP 19946State medianUS median
Median home value$374,455$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$267,500$365,975$325,000
Median days on market64 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,500/mo$2,021/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,199$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 19946?
$374,455.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 19946?
$267,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 19946?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 19946?
Typical rent: $2,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 19946?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 19946 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 19946?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 19946?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 19946?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 19946?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 19946 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 19946?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 19946?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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