The basics
Total Population
8,469
Median Age
42.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$288,700
Median Property Tax
$4,526
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.74
Median Rent
$1,286
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
64%
Appreciation 1yr %
7.7%
Pandemic Gain %
56%
Recession Drop %
-6.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
77
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
147.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
79.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.7
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 05488: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05488?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05488 is $288,700, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05488?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05488 is $4,526, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05488 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05488 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05488?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05488 is $1,286 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05488?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 05488 have moved 64% over the past five years (7.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05488?
- ZIP Code 05488 averages 44.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77°F, winter lows around 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05488 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05488's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.7 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →