The basics
Total Population
1,290
Median Age
50.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$353,100
Median Property Tax
$4,693
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.96
Median Rent
$1,063
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
35%
Recession Drop %
-24%
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)
52.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
39
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
17.6
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 06242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06242 is $353,100, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06242 is $4,693, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06242 cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06242 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06242?
- ZIP Code 06242 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 39 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.6 (lower than 92% 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 →