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ZIP Code 08096

Gloucester, New Jersey

FIPS 08096

Juniper

ZIP Code 08096 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$269,000

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.6

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

35,336

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$269,000

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$6,952

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.02

Near median

Median Rent

$1,492

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.6

Lower than 78%

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 08096: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08096?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08096 is $269,000, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08096?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08096 is $6,952, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08096 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08096 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08096?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08096 is $1,492 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08096?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08096 have moved 74% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08096?
ZIP Code 08096 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 21.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08096 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08096's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.6 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. 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 →