The basics
Total Population
1,704
Median Age
50.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$187,700
Median Property Tax
$3,000
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.34
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
22%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
20.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
135
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
39
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58
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 06256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06256 is $187,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06256 is $3,000, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06256 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06256?
- ZIP Code 06256 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58 (lower than 59% 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 →