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ZIP Code 08817

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08817

Juniper

ZIP Code 08817 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$431,100

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

49,020

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$431,100

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$9,211

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.89

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$2,030

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

29

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.4

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 08817: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08817?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08817 is $431,100, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08817?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08817 is $9,211, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08817 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08817 cost about 3.89× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08817?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08817 is $2,030 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08817?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08817 have moved 69% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08817?
ZIP Code 08817 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 08817 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08817's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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