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ZIP Code 08251

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08251

Juniper

ZIP Code 08251 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$290,200

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

102%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.7

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,503

Median Age

47.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$290,200

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,466

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,722

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

102%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

85%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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

52.7

Lower than 65%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.17

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 08251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08251 is $290,200, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08251 is $3,466, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08251 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08251 is $1,722 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08251?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08251 have moved 102% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08251?
ZIP Code 08251 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 08251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.7 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.17 per $1,000 of building value.

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