The basics
Total Population
10,979
Median Age
44.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$376,100
Median Property Tax
$4,743
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.4
Median Rent
$1,173
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
57%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.4%
Pandemic Gain %
51%
Recession Drop %
-26%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
48
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
153.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
46.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
40.8
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 01540: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01540?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01540 is $376,100, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01540?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01540 is $4,743, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01540 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01540 cost about 3.4× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01540?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01540 is $1,173 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01540?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01540 have moved 57% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01540?
- ZIP Code 01540 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.8 (lower than 76% 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 →