The basics
Total Population
1,868
Median Age
51.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$221,800
Median Property Tax
$2,237
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.15
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
179.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
91.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
14.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 04253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 04253 is $221,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04253 is $2,237, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 04253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 04253 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04253?
- ZIP Code 04253 averages 43.2°F year-round, summer highs near 77.7°F, winter lows around 9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 91.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 04253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 04253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 14.7 (lower than 93% 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 →