The basics
Total Population
2,497
Median Age
51.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$382,000
Median Property Tax
$4,955
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.35
Median Rent
$749
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
85%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
82%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
146.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
79.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.8
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 03256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03256 is $382,000, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03256 is $4,955, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03256 cost about 4.35× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03256 is $749 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 03256?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 03256 have moved 85% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03256?
- ZIP Code 03256 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.5°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.8 (lower than 58% 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 →