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ZIP Code 08234

Atlantic, New Jersey

FIPS 08234

Juniper

ZIP Code 08234 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$313,200

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.6

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

47,339

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$313,200

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$7,775

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,482

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.6

Lower than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 08234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08234 is $313,200, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08234 is $7,775, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08234 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08234 is $1,482 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08234?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08234 have moved 78% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08234?
ZIP Code 08234 averages 55.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.6 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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