The basics
Total Population
2,533
Median Age
37.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$754,100
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.15
Median Rent
$2,497
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
14%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
26.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
114.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
23.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.5
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 08542: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08542?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 08542 is $754,100, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08542?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08542 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 08542 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 08542 cost about 7.15× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08542?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08542 is $2,497 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08542?
- ZIP Code 08542 averages 52.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 08542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 08542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →