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ZIP Code 08884

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08884

Juniper

ZIP Code 08884 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$369,500

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,187

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$369,500

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$9,605

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,079

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.7%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

49.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

29

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65%

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 08884: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08884?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08884 is $369,500, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08884?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08884 is $9,605, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08884 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08884 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08884?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08884 is $1,079 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08884?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08884 have moved 73% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08884?
ZIP Code 08884 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 08884 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08884's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 65% 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 →