The basics
Total Population
6,924
Median Age
43.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$284,100
Median Property Tax
$2,089
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$955
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
53%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.8%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
58
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
45.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
95.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
49.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 23842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 23842 is $284,100, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23842 is $2,089, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 23842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 23842 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23842 is $955 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23842?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 23842 have moved 53% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23842?
- ZIP Code 23842 averages 58°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 23842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 23842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →