The basics
Total Population
431
Median Age
62.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$291,100
Higher than 68%
Median Property Tax
$2,463
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.77
Higher than 84%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
3.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
39.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
197
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
143
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.8
Higher than 95%
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 03579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 03579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 03579 is $291,100, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 03579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 03579 is $2,463, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 03579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 03579 cost about 4.77× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 03579?
- ZIP Code 03579 averages 39.5°F year-round, summer highs near 74.7°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 143 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 03579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 03579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.8 (higher than 95% 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 →