The basics
Total Population
38,509
Median Age
28.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,212,400
Median Property Tax
$5,936
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
10.11
Median Rent
$2,772
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-6.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
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
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
30.7
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 02138: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02138?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02138 is $1,212,400, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- 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% 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 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- 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 30.7 (lower than 84% 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 →