The basics
Total Population
3,740
Median Age
36.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$372,300
Median Property Tax
$4,390
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.83
Median Rent
$1,628
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
64%
Recession Drop %
-33%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
41.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
54.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 02838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02838 is $372,300, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02838 is $4,390, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02838 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02838?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02838 is $1,628 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02838?
- ZIP Code 02838 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.4 (lower than 63% 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 →