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ZIP Code 02543

Dukes, Massachusetts

ZCTA 02543

Juniper

ZIP Code 02543 is in the 99th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 31% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$72,349

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

12.79×

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

67.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 02543, in Dukes, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

747

Median Age

68.5

Population Density

65.97

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,958

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.64%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,287

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

24%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.08

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 02543: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02543 is $5,958, an effective rate of 0.64% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02543 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02543 cost about 12.79× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02543 is $1,287 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02543?
ZIP Code 02543 has a population of 747, about 65.97 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 68.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02543?
ZIP Code 02543 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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