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ZIP Code 08901

Middlesex, New Jersey

FIPS 08901

Juniper

ZIP Code 08901 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$353,800

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.5

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

57,263

Median Age

24.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$353,800

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$6,316

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.38

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,814

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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

78.5

Higher than 68%

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 08901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08901 is $353,800, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08901 is $6,316, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08901 cost about 5.38× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08901 is $1,814 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08901?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08901 have moved 53% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08901?
ZIP Code 08901 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 08901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.5 (higher than 68% 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 →