The basics
Total Population
1,105
Median Age
63.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$422,500
Median Property Tax
$2,467
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.94
Median Rent
$673
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
100%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
5.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
38.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
197.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
117.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
49.3
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 04970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 04970 is $422,500, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04970 is $2,467, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 04970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 04970 cost about 6.94× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04970 is $673 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04970?
- ZIP Code 04970 averages 38.8°F year-round, summer highs near 72.5°F, winter lows around 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 117.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 04970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 04970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.3 (lower than 68% 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 →