The basics
Total Population
8,517
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$315,200
Median Property Tax
$4,538
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.28
Median Rent
$1,125
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.4%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-27%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
141.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
38.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
31.5
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 06234: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06234?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06234 is $315,200, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06234?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06234 is $4,538, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06234 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06234 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06234?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06234 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06234?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 06234 have moved 60% over the past five years (8.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06234?
- ZIP Code 06234 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.5 (lower than 84% 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 →