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ZIP Code 08230

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08230

Juniper

ZIP Code 08230 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$410,200

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,700

Median Age

47

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$410,200

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$6,714

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.56

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,864

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.8%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

22

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.2

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 08230: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08230?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08230 is $410,200, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08230?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08230 is $6,714, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08230 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08230 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08230?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08230 is $1,864 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08230?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08230 have moved 61% over the past five years (-4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08230?
ZIP Code 08230 averages 55.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08230 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08230's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.2 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.2 per $1,000 of building value.

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