The basics
Total Population
2,583
Median Age
51.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$333,600
Median Property Tax
$4,279
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.63
Median Rent
$1,750
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
-7.2%
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
150.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
63.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
25.4
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 01521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01521 is $333,600, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01521 is $4,279, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01521 cost about 3.63× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01521 is $1,750 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01521?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01521 have moved 48% over the past five years (-7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01521?
- ZIP Code 01521 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.4 (lower than 88% 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 →