The basics
Total Population
882
Median Age
30.1
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$2,094
Higher than 95%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
122.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
53
Annual Snowfall (in)
37.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
0.3
Lower than 95%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 02542: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02542 is $2,094 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02542?
- ZIP Code 02542 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 74.7°F, winter lows around 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 0.3 (lower than 95% 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 →