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ZIP Code 08854

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08854

Juniper

ZIP Code 08854 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$449,900

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.8

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

61,088

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$449,900

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$9,018

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.52

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$2,019

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

103

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.8

Lower than 56%

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 08854: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08854?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08854 is $449,900, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08854?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08854 is $9,018, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08854 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08854 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08854?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08854 is $2,019 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08854?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08854 have moved 65% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08854?
ZIP Code 08854 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.9°F, winter lows around 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08854 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08854's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.8 (lower than 56% 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 →