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ZIP Code 08056

Gloucester, New Jersey

FIPS 08056

Juniper

ZIP Code 08056 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$473,400

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,434

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$473,400

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.76

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

77.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 08056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08056 is $473,400, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08056 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08056 cost about 2.76× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08056?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08056 have moved 61% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08056?
ZIP Code 08056 averages 56.3°F year-round, summer highs near 85.6°F, winter lows around 28.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08056 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08056's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.9 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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