Discover the Most Sought-After ZIP Codes in the Entire Country

You might know New Haven for its pedigreed universities, rich history, and its thin-crust, coal-fired pizza, but nearby North Haven is a less-busy area with similar perks. The Connecticut enclave has no shortage of single-family homes on the market, with an average listing price of $562,239.

In Lititz, the average home costs just under $600,000; however, there’s more to offer than decent property prices. The Pennsylvania neighborhood is also home to local brands such as Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery and Wilbur Chocolate, making a stealth foodie’s paradise.

If you want to get the best bang for your buck, check out Livonia, Michigan, where houses cost around $338,902 on average. As the ninth largest city in Michigan and physically sandwiched between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Livonia has plenty of parks and museums to enjoy.

Want a home with a side of history? Check out Westfield, Massachusetts, which was originally settled by Europeans back in 1660. Now, it’s a safe family haven with a low crime rate, good schools, and affordable homes. How affordable, you ask? Realtor.com estimates the average home here costs around $381,017.

Located just south of the Canadian-American border, Fairport epitomizes small village vibes. The New York town sits right along the Eerie Canal and has a walkable downtown packed with shops and restaurants. Prospective buyers who who want a part of this primitive locale will want to snatch up a spot while the median price is $429,092.

Road trippers will find a lot to love about Sewell, New Jersey, where you can buy real estate for about $425,517. According to the 2020 census, the area boasts about 3,346 residents, which is quite small. That said, it’s close to Routes 55 and 42 as well as the Atlantic City Expressway, so getting around is a breeze.

With a median listing price of $1,049,542, Montclair, New Jersey, isn’t exactly a cheap place to live—but homeowners are certainly not shying away.

“This year’s hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren’t simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore,” Jones said in a press statement. “They’re chasing space, character, and a manageable commute to a major job center, and they’re willing to pay a premium to get it.”

The main draw to Montclair is arguably its proximity to an international airport and the Big Apple.

This isn’t the first time Peabody, Massachusetts, topped Realtor.com’s list of hottest ZIP codes: The North Shore outpost also made it on the top 10 in 2018 and 2021. Located about 20 miles north of Boston—and even closer to Salem—Peabody has it all. Rich history? Easy access to the water? The average home price of about $600,000? Check, check, and check.