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ZIP Code 08850

Middlesex, New Jersey

ZCTA 08850

Juniper

ZIP Code 08850 is in the highest 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 17% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$594,516

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

54%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

84.5

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 08850, in Middlesex, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

8,538

Median Age

42.1

Population Density

3,703.82

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.32×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$141,601

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,218

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-0.63%

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

45%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

22%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08850: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 08850?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 08850 today is $594,516, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08850?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08850 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 08850 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08850 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08850?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08850 is $1,218 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08850?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08850 have moved 54% over the past five years (-0.63% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 08850?
ZIP Code 08850 has a population of 8,538, about 3,703.82 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08850?
ZIP Code 08850 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 08850 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08850's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.5 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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