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ZIP Code 02539

Dukes, Massachusetts

ZCTA 02539

Juniper

ZIP Code 02539 is in the highest 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 8% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$125,236

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

9.58×

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

82.2

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02539, in Dukes, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

5,278

Median Age

51.9

Population Density

196.84

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,641

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.47%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,796

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

38%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

14%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

95.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02539: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02539 is $5,641, an effective rate of 0.47% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02539 cost about 9.58× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02539 is $1,796 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02539?
ZIP Code 02539 has a population of 5,278, about 196.84 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 51.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02539?
ZIP Code 02539 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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