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ZIP Code 08221

Atlantic, New Jersey

FIPS 08221

Juniper

ZIP Code 08221 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$394,700

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.8

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,992

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$394,700

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$2,188

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

74%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

42.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.8

Lower than 81%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.4

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 08221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08221 is $394,700, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08221 is $10,001, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08221 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08221?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08221 is $2,188 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08221?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08221 have moved 85% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08221?
ZIP Code 08221 averages 56.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.8 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.4 per $1,000 of building value.

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