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ZIP Code 01879

Middlesex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01879

Juniper

ZIP Code 01879 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$552,500

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,550

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$552,500

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$7,426

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.27

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,986

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

49

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

66.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 01879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01879 is $552,500, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01879?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01879 is $7,426, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01879 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01879 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01879?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01879 is $1,986 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01879?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01879 have moved 50% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01879?
ZIP Code 01879 averages 49°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 66.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.7 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →