The basics
Total Population
4,337
Median Age
37.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$335,500
Median Property Tax
$6,924
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$1,246
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
59%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.9%
Pandemic Gain %
35%
Recession Drop %
-21%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
122.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
52.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
39
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.2
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 06278: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06278?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 06278 is $335,500, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06278?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06278 is $6,924, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 06278 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 06278 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06278?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06278 is $1,246 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06278?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 06278 have moved 59% over the past five years (-3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06278?
- ZIP Code 06278 averages 49.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 06278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 06278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.2 (lower than 78% 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 →