The basics
Total Population
10,263
Median Age
48.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$247,900
Median Property Tax
$4,737
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.74
Median Rent
$1,174
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.8%
Pandemic Gain %
46%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
150.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
52.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
51.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.6
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 06098: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06098?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06098 is $247,900, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06098?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06098 is $4,737, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06098 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06098 cost about 3.74× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06098?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06098 is $1,174 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06098?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 06098 have moved 60% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06098?
- ZIP Code 06098 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06098 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06098's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.6 (lower than 70% 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 →