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ZIP Code 08226

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08226

Juniper

ZIP Code 08226 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$840,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.2

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,261

Median Age

56.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$840,500

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$6,040

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.26

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,683

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.9%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

69%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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)

17.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.2

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.58

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 08226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08226 is $840,500, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08226 is $6,040, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08226 cost about 8.26× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08226 is $1,683 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08226 have moved 69% over the past five years (7.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08226?
ZIP Code 08226 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 08226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.2 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.58 per $1,000 of building value.

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