The basics
Total Population
963
Median Age
45.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$183,600
Lower than 56%
Median Property Tax
$1,854
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.65
Lower than 58%
Median Rent
$915
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
171.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
74
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.4
Lower than 67%
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 04979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 04979 is $183,600, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04979 is $1,854, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 04979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 04979 cost about 2.65× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04979 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04979?
- ZIP Code 04979 averages 43.1°F year-round, summer highs near 76.6°F, winter lows around 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 04979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 04979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.4 (lower than 67% 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 →