The basics
Total Population
2,123
Median Age
45.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$232,200
Median Property Tax
$3,589
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.74
Median Rent
$725
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
-16%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
71.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
7.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
40.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
182
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
98.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.8
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 05859: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05859?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 05859 is $232,200, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05859?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05859 is $3,589, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 05859 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 05859 cost about 2.74× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05859?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05859 is $725 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05859?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 05859 have moved 56% over the past five years (-16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05859?
- ZIP Code 05859 averages 40.1°F year-round, summer highs near 71.8°F, winter lows around 7.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 98.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 05859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 05859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →