The basics
Total Population
936
Median Age
46.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$390,900
Median Property Tax
$2,224
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.35
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
48%
Recession Drop %
-15%
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)
52.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
77.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
23.6
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 01253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01253 is $390,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01253 is $2,224, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01253 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01253?
- ZIP Code 01253 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 01253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.6 (lower than 89% 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 →