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ZIP Code 08831

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08831

Juniper

ZIP Code 08831 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 17% 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

$516,800

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

55,658

Median Age

54.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$516,800

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$9,816

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.74

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$2,014

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.1%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.2

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 08831: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08831?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08831 is $516,800, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08831?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08831 is $9,816, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08831 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08831 cost about 4.74× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08831?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08831 is $2,014 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08831?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08831 have moved 59% over the past five years (5.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08831?
ZIP Code 08831 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 08831 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08831's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →