The basics
Total Population
4,074
Median Age
41.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$392,000
Median Property Tax
$3,879
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.17
Median Rent
$1,407
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.6%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
116.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
37.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.08
The full report
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ZIP Code 02538: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02538?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02538 is $392,000, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02538?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02538 is $3,879, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02538 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02538 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02538?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02538 is $1,407 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02538?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 02538 have moved 59% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02538?
- ZIP Code 02538 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.6°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →