The basics
Total Population
516
Median Age
52
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$541,700
Median Property Tax
$6,379
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.88
Median Rent
$1,330
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
11.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
175
Annual Precipitation (in)
51
Annual Snowfall (in)
75.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
55.6
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 05253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05253 is $541,700, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05253 is $6,379, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05253 cost about 5.88× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05253 is $1,330 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05253?
- ZIP Code 05253 averages 42.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.6 (lower than 62% 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 →