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ZIP Code 08260

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08260

Juniper

ZIP Code 08260 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 10% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$469,400

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

105%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,959

Median Age

60.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$469,400

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$5,902

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.89

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,072

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

105%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.7%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

78%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.3

Higher than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.43

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 08260: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08260?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08260 is $469,400, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08260?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08260 is $5,902, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08260 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08260 cost about 5.89× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08260?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08260 is $1,072 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08260?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08260 have moved 105% over the past five years (7.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08260?
ZIP Code 08260 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 08260 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08260's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.3 (higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.43 per $1,000 of building value.

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