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ZIP Code 08243

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08243

Juniper

ZIP Code 08243 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,087,300

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,000

Median Age

66.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,087,300

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$5,749

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

10.03

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

22

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.1

Higher than 99%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.11

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 08243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08243 is $1,087,300, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08243 is $5,749, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08243 cost about 10.03× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08243?
ZIP Code 08243 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 08243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.1 (higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.11 per $1,000 of building value.

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