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ZIP Code 08837

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08837

Juniper

ZIP Code 08837 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$437,900

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,437

Median Age

37.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$437,900

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$9,492

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.27

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,817

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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

46

Lower than 71%

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 08837: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08837?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08837 is $437,900, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08837?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08837 is $9,492, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08837 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08837 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08837?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08837 is $1,817 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08837?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08837 have moved 60% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08837?
ZIP Code 08837 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 08837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →