The basics
Total Population
5,944
Median Age
54.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$355,700
Median Property Tax
$4,005
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.2
Median Rent
$1,374
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
63%
Recession Drop %
-13%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
166.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
77.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.5
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 01238: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01238?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01238 is $355,700, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01238?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01238 is $4,005, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01238 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01238 cost about 4.2× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01238?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01238 is $1,374 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01238?
- ZIP Code 01238 averages 46.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.5 (higher than 70% 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 →