The basics
Total Population
17,103
Median Age
45.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$339,700
Median Property Tax
$4,476
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.64
Median Rent
$1,224
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
73%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.45%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-27%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
14.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
8.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
149.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
45.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
61.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
48.5
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 03246: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03246?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03246 is $339,700, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03246?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03246 is $4,476, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03246 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03246 cost about 4.64× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03246?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03246 is $1,224 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03246?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03246 have moved 73% over the past five years (0.45% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03246?
- ZIP Code 03246 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03246 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03246's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.5 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →