The basics
Total Population
15,938
Median Age
33.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$103,700
Median Property Tax
$2,715
Effective Tax Rate
3%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.52
Median Rent
$1,391
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
112%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
168%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
108.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
26.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
79.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 08609: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08609?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 08609 is $103,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08609?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08609 is $2,715, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 08609 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 08609 cost about 1.52× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08609?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08609 is $1,391 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08609?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 08609 have moved 112% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08609?
- ZIP Code 08609 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 08609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 08609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.4 (higher than 69% 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 →