The top 10 priciest ZIP codes in the U.S. have median home prices nearing $8 million.

The top 10 priciest ZIP codes in the U.S. have median home prices nearing $8 million.
The top 10 priciest ZIP codes in the U.S. have median home prices nearing $8 million.

The wealthiest ZIP code in the US is Atherton, California, with median home prices of $7.75 million, according to RealtyHop's latest report.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Silicon Valley town, situated near Stanford University and inhabited by tech executives, venture capitalists, and affluent residents living in large estates, has been ranked as the top location.

Fisher Island, Florida, located south of Miami Beach, is the second-most expensive ZIP code, with median homes priced at $6.1 million. Accessible only by ferry or private yacht, the island is renowned for its private beaches and deep-water marina that caters to mega-yachts.

This Hamptons community, known for its high-end properties and quiet beaches, ranks third in New York with median home prices around $6 million, drawing some of the wealthiest buyers in the state.

According to RealtyHop, the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in America and their median home prices are as follows:

  1. Atherton, California (94027): $7.75 million
  2. Miami Beach, Florida (33109): $6.1 million
  3. Sagaponack, New York (11962): $6 million
  4. Sea Island, Georgia (31561): $5.5 million
  5. Water Mill, New York (11976): $5.3 million
  6. Teton Village, Wyoming (83025): $5 million
  7. Newport Coast, California (92657): $5 million
  8. Santa Barbara, California (93108): $4.85 million
  9. Wilson, Wyoming (83014): $4.37 million
  10. Medina, Washington (98039): $4.2 million

The majority of the top 10 ZIP codes feature waterfront or ski-destination properties, with homes valued at a median of $4 million or higher.

Examining the three priciest ZIP codes in each state and district, the study discovered that the median home price across all of them was $1.28 million.

RealtyHop analyzed median listing prices for all types of homes in all U.S. ZIP codes between January 1, 2024, and October 15, 2024. Only listings with valid ZIP codes and multiple-building ZIP codes were included in the study.

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