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ZIP Code 08223

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08223

Juniper

ZIP Code 08223 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$420,300

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.6

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,048

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,300

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$5,945

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,656

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

48.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

22

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.6

Higher than 65%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.25

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 08223: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08223?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08223 is $420,300, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08223?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08223 is $5,945, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08223 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08223 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08223?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08223 is $1,656 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08223?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08223 have moved 64% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08223?
ZIP Code 08223 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 22 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08223 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08223's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.6 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.25 per $1,000 of building value.

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