The basics
Total Population
28,124
Median Age
37.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$315,400
Median Property Tax
$3,990
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.78
Median Rent
$1,245
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
65%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.8%
Pandemic Gain %
57%
Recession Drop %
-40%
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)
50.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
41.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
19.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 02861: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02861?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 02861 is $315,400, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02861?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02861 is $3,990, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 02861 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 02861 cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02861?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02861 is $1,245 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02861?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 02861 have moved 65% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02861?
- ZIP Code 02861 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 02861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 02861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19.4 (lower than 91% 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 →