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ZIP Code 08247

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08247

Juniper

ZIP Code 08247 is in the bottom 1% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 100th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,805,600

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.2

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

965

Median Age

64.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,805,600

Higher than 100%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

10.75

Higher than 99%

Median Rent

$1,711

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-23%

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

89.2

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1

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 08247: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08247?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08247 is $1,805,600, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08247?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08247 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08247 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08247 cost about 10.75× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08247?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08247 is $1,711 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08247?
ZIP Code 08247 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 08247 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08247's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.2 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1 per $1,000 of building value.

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