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ZIP Code 02148

Middlesex, Massachusetts

FIPS 02148

Juniper

ZIP Code 02148 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$633,500

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

65,906

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$633,500

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$4,995

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.3

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$2,204

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 02148: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02148?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02148 is $633,500, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02148?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02148 is $4,995, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02148 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02148 cost about 6.3× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02148?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02148 is $2,204 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02148?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02148 have moved 40% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02148?
ZIP Code 02148 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02148 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02148's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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