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ZIP Code 08850

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08850

Juniper

ZIP Code 08850 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$470,700

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.4

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,538

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,700

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,218

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.63%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

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

85.4

Higher than 78%

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 08850: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08850?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08850 is $470,700, higher than 87% 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, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08850 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08850 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% 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 73% 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.
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 85.4 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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