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ZIP Code 08816

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08816

Juniper

ZIP Code 08816 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$522,700

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

49,360

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$522,700

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.64

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$2,044

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

29

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62

Near median

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 08816: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08816?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08816 is $522,700, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08816?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08816 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08816 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08816 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08816?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08816 is $2,044 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08816?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08816 have moved 64% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08816?
ZIP Code 08816 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08816 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08816's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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