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ZIP 03861

Population: 4,576 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03861 is $622,370 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$622,370

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$622,370
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+42.0%
10-year appreciation
+123.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$622,370

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$390,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Mast Way School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tibbetts Road (3.8 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
60.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,453
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,551

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Murphy-Sherwood Park Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.1%
Median annual property tax
$9,661
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
91.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 03861State medianUS median
Median home value$622,370$289,727
Median sale price$390,000$325,000
Median days on market5 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,661$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 03861?
$622,370.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03861?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03861?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03861?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 03861 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03861?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tibbetts Road, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 03861?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03861 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03861?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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