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ZIP Code 08824

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08824

Juniper

ZIP Code 08824 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$628,000

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,366

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$628,000

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.59

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,926

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

29

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.6

Lower than 72%

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 08824: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08824?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08824 is $628,000, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08824?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08824 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08824 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08824 cost about 3.59× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08824?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08824 is $1,926 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08824?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08824 have moved 61% 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 08824?
ZIP Code 08824 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 08824 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08824's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.6 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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