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ZIP Code 02138

Middlesex, Massachusetts

ZCTA 02138

Juniper

ZIP Code 02138 is in the lowest 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$119,967

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

10.11×

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

16.4

Lower than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02138, in Middlesex, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

38,509

Median Age

28.3

Population Density

14,062.82

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,936

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.49%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,772

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

6.2%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02138: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02138?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02138 is $5,936, an effective rate of 0.49% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02138 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02138 cost about 10.11× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02138?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02138 is $2,772 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02138?
ZIP Code 02138 has a population of 38,509, about 14,062.82 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 28.3.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02138?
ZIP Code 02138 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02138 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02138's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.4 (lower than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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