The basics
Total Population
878
Median Age
48.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$253,100
Higher than 62%
Median Property Tax
$3,399
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.6
Higher than 67%
Median Rent
$1,167
Higher than 70%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
10.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
177.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
67.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.6
Higher than 64%
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 03279: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03279?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03279 is $253,100, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03279?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03279 is $3,399, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03279 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03279 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 03279?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 03279 is $1,167 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03279?
- ZIP Code 03279 averages 44.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.6 (higher than 64% 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 →