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ZIP Code 08098

Salem, New Jersey

FIPS 08098

Juniper

ZIP Code 08098 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$326,300

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,680

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$326,300

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$9,279

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.94

Near median

Median Rent

$1,250

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

103.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.7

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 08098: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08098?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08098 is $326,300, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08098?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08098 is $9,279, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08098 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08098 cost about 2.94× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08098?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08098 is $1,250 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08098?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08098 have moved 69% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08098?
ZIP Code 08098 averages 55.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08098 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08098's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.7 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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