The basics
Total Population
18,080
Median Age
48.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,205,700
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.29
Median Rent
$2,948
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
25%
Appreciation 1yr %
-6.5%
Pandemic Gain %
40%
Recession Drop %
-2.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
138.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
59
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
30.9
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 02421: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02421?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02421 is $1,205,700, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02421?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02421 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02421 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02421 cost about 5.29× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02421?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02421 is $2,948 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02421?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 02421 have moved 25% over the past five years (-6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02421?
- ZIP Code 02421 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.9 (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 →