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ZIP Code 08879

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08879

Juniper

ZIP Code 08879 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$389,800

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,556

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$389,800

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$8,224

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.2

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,660

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

39.4

Lower than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 08879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08879 is $389,800, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08879?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08879 is $8,224, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08879 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08879 cost about 4.2× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08879?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08879 is $1,660 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08879?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08879 have moved 63% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08879?
ZIP Code 08879 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 08879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.4 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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