The basics
Total Population
23,822
Median Age
37
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$237,400
Median Property Tax
$5,107
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.58
Median Rent
$1,736
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
63%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.3%
Pandemic Gain %
50%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
52
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
17
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
120.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
51.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
36.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 06042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06042 is $237,400, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06042 is $5,107, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06042 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06042 is $1,736 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 06042 have moved 63% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06042?
- ZIP Code 06042 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.8 (lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →