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From exclusive amenities to simple prestige, people will pay a premium to make an affluent area their home.
Zip codes are an easy way to zero in on America's most expensive addresses.
Data used in this zip code analysis, below, were compiled using September 2020's Zillow Home Value Index and only zip codes with such available data were included.
Construction Coverage studied the mammoth data set to find the zip code areas with the highest average home price for every U.S. state, plus the District of Columbia.
Michael LaFirenza from the sitetold Newsweek: "Many of the nation's most expensive zip codes are located just outside of major urban areas, which, given shifting preferences among home buyers in the wake of COVID-19, experienced dramatic price increases this past year.
"However, as vaccination rates rise and residents become more comfortable with urban life again, we can expect many of these suburban markets to cool down looking ahead."
Take a look through the list...
Alabama
Fairhope is a vibrant town on Alabama's Gulf Coast recognised for its lovely parks and its panoramic views of Mobile Bay.
Most affluent zip code: 36564
City: Fairhope. Metro: Daphne-Fairhope-Foley
Zip code average home price: $616,543
Alaska
Anchorage combines wild Alaska beauty with the convenience of modern-day urban comfort.
Most affluent zip code: 99516
City / Metro: Anchorage
Zip code average home price: $489,476
Arizona
This study has discovered some of the lowest median home prices can be found in this state.
Most affluent zip code: 85253
City: Paradise Valley. Metro: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale
Zip code average home price: $1,738,918
State average home price: $295,462
Arkansas
This state also contains some of America's lowest median home prices.
Most affluent zip code: 72223
City: Little Rock. Metro: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway
Zip code average home price: $345,799
State average home price: $134,987
California
At the state level, some of America's highest median home prices can be found in California.
Most affluent zip code: 94027
City: Atherton. Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Zip code average home price: $6,444,729
State average home price: $589,675
Colorado
Aspen is a ski resort town situated in the heart of the White River National Forest, as famed for its outdoor recreation as for it exclusive restaurants and boutiques.
Most affluent zip code: 81656
City: Aspen. Metro: Glenwood Springs
Zip code average home price: $2,807,116
State average home price: $425,531
Difference between zip code and state price: 6.6X
Connecticut
Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, the 29th most populous, making it the fourth most densely populated of the fifty U.S. states.
Most affluent zip code: 06830
City: Greenwich. Metro: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Zip code average home price: $1,540,123
State average home price: $282,098
Delaware
Sitting on Connecticut's Gold Coast, the exclusive town Greenwich is well-known as one of America's richest.
Most affluent zip code: 19944
City: Fenwick Island. Metro: Salisbury
Zip code average home price: $912,876
State average home price: $270,434
District of Columbia
Those moving to this area can expect to benefit from access to historic national monuments and famous museums.
Most affluent zip code: 20052
City / Metro: Washington / Arlington-Alexandria
Zip code average home price: $1,274,732
Florida
Fisher Island is an ultra-exclusive 216-acre man-made island, perched off Miami Beach's southern tip.
Most affluent zip code: 33109
City: Fisher Island. Metro: Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach
Zip code average home price: $3,306,557
State average home price: $268,442
Georgia
Georgia's Sea Island is a privately owned area featuring five miles of private beach.
Most affluent zip code: 31561
City: Sea Island. Metro: Brunswick
Zip code average home price: $2,441,842
State average home price: $211,348
Hawaii
Some of America's highest median home prices are found in Hawaii.
Most affluent zip code: 96821
City / Metro: Honolulu
Zip code average home price: $1,388,264
State average home price: $730,366
Idaho
Idaho's Sun Valley is an exclusive resort town popular with celebrities for its skiing.
Most affluent zip code: 83353
City: Sun Valley. Metro: Hailey
Zip code average home price: $794,606
State average home price: $307,576
Illinois
This Chicago suburb is considered one of the best places to live in Illinois.
Most affluent zip code: 60043
City: Kenilworth. Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Zip code average home price: $1,362,558
State average home price: $209,305
Indiana
Offering a refreshing blend of urban and suburban Bloomington is recognised as one of the best places to live in Indiana.
Most affluent zip code: 47406
City / Metro: Bloomington
Zip code average home price: $804,431
State average home price: $163,832
Iowa
Owners of homes near Iowa's Okoboji have excellent access to the glacier-carved Great Lakes.
Most affluent zip code: 51355
City: Okoboji. Metro: Spirit Lake
Zip code average home price: $397,028
State average home price: $158,135
Kansas
Sitting on the Missouri and Kanas border, this area is known for its delicious cuisine, jazz heritage and excellent outdoor spaces.
Most affluent zip code: 66221
City: Overland Park. Metro: Kansas City
Zip code average home price: $554,876
State average home price: $155,546
Kentucky
Louisville sits along the border between Kentucky and Indiana and is home to both the Kentucky Derby and the Falls of the Ohio River.
Most affluent zip code: 40025
City / Metro: Louisville-Jefferson County
Zip code average home price: $1,174,012
State average home price: $152,660
Louisiana
Locales live near New Orleans, recognised the world-over as the city to visit for fun, parties and culture.
Most affluent zip code: 70115
City / Metro: New Orleans-Metairie
Zip code average home price: $510,838
State average home price: $171,095
Maine
This area is known for excellent beaches and the access to the great outdoors.
Most affluent zip code: 04006
City: Biddeford. Metro: Portland-South Portland
Zip code average home price: $1,035,742
State average home price: $254,824
Maryland
Gibson Island is an exclusive, six square mile private island approximately an hour's drive from Washington.
Most affluent zip code: 21056
City: Gibson Island. Metro: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Zip code average home price: $1,851,737
State average home price: $331,466
Massachusetts
The highest median U.S. home prices are found in the state of Massachusetts.
Most affluent zip code: 02199
City / Metro: Boston - Cambridge - Newton
Zip code average home price: $3,770,307
State average home price: $451,909
Michigan
From the award-winning downtown to the exceptional sandy beaches, this area boasts both small-town charm and metropolitan amenities.
Most affluent zip code: 49434
City: Holland. Metro: Grand Rapids - Wyoming
Zip code average home price: $802,334
State average home price: $178,172
Minnesota
The major city of Minneapolis is popular for its parks, lakes and cultural landmarks.
Most affluent zip code: 55424
City: Edina. Metro: Minneapolis - St. Paul - Bloomington
Zip code average home price: $842,957
State average home price: $271,782
Mississippi
Some of lowest median home prices can be found in this state.
Most affluent zip code: 39110
Metro / City: Jackson
Zip code average home price: $280,306
State average home price: $127,196
Missouri
This inner-ring suburb of St. Louis is considered one of the safest cities in Missouri.
Most affluent zip code: 63124
City: Ladue. Metro: St. Louis
Zip code average home price: $884,416
State average home price: $170,186
Montana
This area is found at the mouth of the canyon on the road leading to the world-famous Yellowstone National Park.
Most affluent zip code: 59716
City: Gallatin Gateway. Metro: Bozeman
Zip code average home price: $813,763
State average home price: $293,505
Nebraska
This area of Nebraska is an excellent blend of the charming and modern.
Most affluent zip code: 68461
City: Walton. Metro: Lincoln
Zip code average home price: $478,320
State average home price: $182,426
Nevada
This area, sitting on the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe, is the perfect example of rural lakeshore living.
Most affluent zip code: 89413
City: Glenbrook. Metro: Gardnerville Ranchos
Zip code average home price: $2,323,262
State average home price: $324,174
New Hampshire
Rye is a wonderful beach town for retirees, boasting all the benefits from the proximity of Portsmouth.
Most affluent zip code: 03871
City: Rye. Metro: Boston - Cambridge-Newton
Zip code average home price: $1,582,708
State average home price: $318,983
New Jersey
With plenty of parks and a rugged, rural feel Alpine is recognised as one the best places to live in New Jersey.
Most affluent zip code: 07620
City: Alpine. Metro: New York - Newark - Jersey City
Zip code average home price: $2,319,901
State average home price: $358,351
New Mexico
Living in and around Santa Fe commands a high price as the area is a recognised center for arts, culture and excellent cuisine.
Most affluent zip code: 87506
City / Metro: Santa Fe
Zip code average home price: $748,975
State average home price: $215,785
New York
Celebrities and business executives call the secluded village Sagaponack home.
Most affluent zip code: 11962
City: Sagaponack. Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City
Zip code average home price: $4,880,017
State average home price: $278,481
North Carolina
Charlotte is ranked as one of the best cities to live in the entire U.S.
Most affluent zip code: 28207
City / Metro: Charlotte - Concord - Gastonia
Zip code average home price: $1,018,264
State average home price: $214,658
North Dakota
Baldwin is the tiny and exclusive community sitting in the center of North Dakota.
Most affluent zip code: 58521
City: Baldwin. Metro: Bismarck
Zip code average home price: $423,086
State average home price: $242,002
Ohio
Gates Mills is believed to be one of the most desirable locations in Northeast Ohio.
Most affluent zip code: 44040
City: Gates Mills. Metro: Cleveland - Elyria
Zip code average home price: $504,213
State average home price: $159,974
Oklahoma
Some of the lowest median home prices are located in Oklahoma.
Most affluent zip code: 73151
City / Metro: Oklahoma City
Zip code average home price: $433,856
State average home price: $135,996
Oregon
The affluent area around Lake Oswego is recognised as one of the best places to live in Oregon.
Most affluent zip code: 97034
City: Lake Oswego. Metro: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Zip code average home price: $869,740
State average home price: $374,051
Pennsylvania
This area is popular for its enticing mix of culture and opportunities for outdoors living.
Most affluent zip code: 19035
City: Lower Merion Township. Metro: Philadelphia - Camden - Wilmington
Zip code average home price: $1,037,348
State average home price: $204,007
Rhode Island
The Town of New Shoreham is a unique and exclusive island community best known for its breathtaking ocean views.
Most affluent zip code: 02807
City: New Shoreham. Metro: Providence - Warwick
Zip code average home price: $1,098,981
State average home price: $320,919
South Carolina
The tiny town of Sullivan's Island is home to one of America's priest zip codes.
Most affluent zip code: 29482
City: Sullivans Island. Metro: Charleston-North Charleston
Zip code average home price: $2,006,180
State average home price: $198,204
South Dakota
This historic area with a rich history retains ample entertainment.
Most affluent zip code: 57759
City: Deadwood. Metro: Spearfish
Zip code average home price: $343,017
State average home price: $217,925
Tennessee
The capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee is home to legendary country music venues and numerous cultural venues.
Most affluent zip code: 37215
City / Metro: Nashville / Davidson – Murfreesboro – Franklin
Zip code average home price: $696,557
State average home price: $193,693
Texas
This exclusive residential area in Texas is named after its best-known feature, the Southern Methodist University.
Most affluent zip code: 75205
City: University Park. Metro: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Zip code average home price: $1,213,386
State average home price: $215,258
Utah
This exclusive area in Utah is very popular with celebrities for its for winter activities.
Most affluent zip code: 84060
City: Park City. Metro: Summit Park
Zip code average home price: $1,110,126
State average home price: $374,443
Vermont
Charlotte is a rural Lake Champlain town prized for its rich historical connections and stunning scenery.
Most affluent zip code: 05445
City: Charlotte. Metro: Burlington-South Burlington
Zip code average home price: $580,226
State average home price: $269,830
Virginia
This area is one ion the most expensive and exclusive in Virginia and is highly popular for its excellent outdoor facilities.
Most affluent zip code: 22101
City: McLean. Metro: Washington - Arlington - Alexandria
Zip code average home price: $1,163,914
State average home price: $296,784
Washington
This U.S. state contains some of America's highest average house prices.
Most affluent zip code: 98039
City: Medina. Metro: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Zip code average home price: $3,036,977
State average home price: $443,215
West Virginia
Some of the lowest average house prices can be found in this U.S. state.
Most affluent zip code: 25443
City: Shepherdstown. Metro: Washington - Arlington - Alexandria
Zip code average home price: $303,529
State average home price: $107,542
Wisconsin
Madison is thought to be one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, with plenty of young professionals attracted by the area's excellent public schools.
Most affluent zip code: 53726
City / Metro: Madison
Zip code average home price: $543,267
State average home price: $204,826
Wyoming
Wyoming's highly competitive tax incentives are one reason why the area is extremely attractive to the super-rich, which has reportedly resulted in a spike in house prices.
Most affluent zip code: 83014
City: Wilson. Metro: Jackson
Zip code average home price: $1,372,850
State average home price: $255,101
