The basics
Total Population
9,353
Median Age
41.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$462,800
Median Property Tax
$5,657
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.18
Median Rent
$1,078
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
4%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
176
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
60.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
9
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 01543: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01543?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01543 is $462,800, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01543?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01543 is $5,657, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01543 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01543 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01543?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01543 is $1,078 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01543?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01543 have moved 60% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01543?
- ZIP Code 01543 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 60.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9 (lower than 94% 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 →