The basics
Total Population
5,282
Median Age
39.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$242,000
Median Property Tax
$7,144
Effective Tax Rate
3%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.35
Median Rent
$1,427
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
77%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.2%
Pandemic Gain %
61%
Recession Drop %
-25%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28
Avg Temperature (°F)
55.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
44.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
101.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
20
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 08049: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08049?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 08049 is $242,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08049?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08049 is $7,144, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 08049 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 08049 cost about 2.35× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08049?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08049 is $1,427 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08049?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 08049 have moved 77% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08049?
- ZIP Code 08049 averages 55.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 08049 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 08049's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →