The basics
Total Population
27,175
Median Age
42.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,159,000
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.33
Median Rent
$2,527
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
24%
Appreciation 1yr %
-7.7%
Pandemic Gain %
24%
Recession Drop %
-4%
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)
59
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
20.1
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
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Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 02478: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02478?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02478 is $1,159,000, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02478?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02478 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02478 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02478 cost about 6.33× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02478?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02478 is $2,527 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02478?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 02478 have moved 24% over the past five years (-7.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02478?
- ZIP Code 02478 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.1 (lower than 91% 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 →