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ZIP Code 02740

Bristol, Massachusetts

FIPS 02740

Juniper

ZIP Code 02740 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$345,800

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

7.3

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,281

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$345,800

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$4,130

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.26

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,086

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

32.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

7.3

Lower than 95%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02740: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02740?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02740 is $345,800, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02740?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02740 is $4,130, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02740 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02740 cost about 6.26× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02740?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02740 is $1,086 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02740?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02740 have moved 63% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02740?
ZIP Code 02740 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 7.3 (lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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