The basics
Total Population
458
Median Age
45.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$219,800
Near median
Median Property Tax
$4,138
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.57
Lower than 61%
Median Rent
$1,125
Higher than 68%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
73.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
7.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
41.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
176.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
141.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
43.2
Lower than 74%
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 05842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05842 is $219,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05842 is $4,138, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05842 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05842 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05842?
- ZIP Code 05842 averages 41.1°F year-round, summer highs near 73.8°F, winter lows around 7.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 141.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.2 (lower than 74% 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 →