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ZIP Code 08244

Atlantic, New Jersey

FIPS 08244

Juniper

ZIP Code 08244 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$310,400

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

90%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.2

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,659

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$310,400

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$6,880

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.42

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,345

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

90%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

72%

Recession Drop %

-33%

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)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.2

Lower than 83%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.21

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 08244: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08244?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08244 is $310,400, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08244?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08244 is $6,880, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08244 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08244 cost about 4.42× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08244?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08244 is $1,345 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08244?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08244 have moved 90% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08244?
ZIP Code 08244 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 08244 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08244's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.2 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.21 per $1,000 of building value.

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