The basics
Total Population
7,018
Median Age
42.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$385,500
Median Property Tax
$4,823
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.09
Median Rent
$1,394
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
47%
Appreciation 1yr %
8%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-31%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
132.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
53.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
62
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
43.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 02859: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02859?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02859 is $385,500, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02859?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02859 is $4,823, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02859 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02859 cost about 3.09× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02859?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02859 is $1,394 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02859?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 02859 have moved 47% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02859?
- ZIP Code 02859 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 62 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 02859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.8 (lower than 74% 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 →