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ZIP Code 08038

Salem, New Jersey

FIPS 08038

Juniper

ZIP Code 08038 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$144,300

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.5

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

351

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$144,300

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,295

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.6

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.5

Higher than 64%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.96

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 08038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08038 is $144,300, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08038 is $2,295, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08038 cost about 1.6× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08038?
ZIP Code 08038 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.5 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.96 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →