The basics
Total Population
6,256
Median Age
49.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$295,700
Median Property Tax
$4,276
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.72
Median Rent
$872
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.7%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-11%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
46
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
152.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
44.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
77.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.8
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 01226: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01226?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01226 is $295,700, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01226?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01226 is $4,276, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01226 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01226 cost about 3.72× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01226?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01226 is $872 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01226?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01226 have moved 59% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01226?
- ZIP Code 01226 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.8 (higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →