The basics
Total Population
2,171
Median Age
45.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$260,000
Higher than 63%
Median Property Tax
$3,301
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.13
Higher than 76%
Median Rent
$932
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
45.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
157.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
75.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
45.2
Lower than 72%
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 05261: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05261?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05261 is $260,000, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05261?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05261 is $3,301, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05261 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05261 cost about 4.13× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05261?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05261 is $932 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05261?
- ZIP Code 05261 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05261 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05261's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.2 (lower than 72% 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 →