The basics
Total Population
4,141
Median Age
51.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$318,300
Median Property Tax
$5,195
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.41
Median Rent
$1,305
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
56.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
72.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
45.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
14.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
92.7
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.18
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 08242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 08242 is $318,300, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08242 is $5,195, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 08242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 08242 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08242 is $1,305 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 08242 have moved 55% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08242?
- ZIP Code 08242 averages 56.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 08242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 08242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.7 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.18 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →