The basics
Total Population
20,868
Median Age
35.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$331,300
Median Property Tax
$4,190
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.02
Median Rent
$1,372
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
66%
Appreciation 1yr %
8%
Pandemic Gain %
62%
Recession Drop %
-33%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
129.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
72.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
31.8
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 01603: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01603?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 01603 is $331,300, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01603?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01603 is $4,190, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 01603 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 01603 cost about 5.02× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01603?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01603 is $1,372 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01603?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 01603 have moved 66% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01603?
- ZIP Code 01603 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 72.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 01603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 01603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.8 (lower than 84% 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 →