The basics
Total Population
4,872
Median Age
43.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$338,900
Median Property Tax
$2,625
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.53
Median Rent
$1,372
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
62%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.5%
Pandemic Gain %
53%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78
Winter Avg Low (°F)
10.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
44
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
184.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
52.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
80.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 04042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 04042 is $338,900, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04042 is $2,625, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 04042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 04042 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04042 is $1,372 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 04042 have moved 62% over the past five years (1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04042?
- ZIP Code 04042 averages 44°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 80.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 04042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 04042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32 (lower than 83% 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 →