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ZIP Code 08270

Cape May, New Jersey

FIPS 08270

Juniper

ZIP Code 08270 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$303,400

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.4

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,362

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$303,400

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,780

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$1,116

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

22

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.4

Lower than 73%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 08270: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08270?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08270 is $303,400, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08270?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08270 is $4,780, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08270 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08270 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08270?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08270 is $1,116 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08270?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08270 have moved 58% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08270?
ZIP Code 08270 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 08270 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08270's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.4 (lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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