REAL ESTATE

The Best ZIP Codes

Where neighbors are smart, restaurants are plentiful, commuting is easy, and, best of all, home values are still strong.

By Matt Mahoney

March 16, 2008

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To compile our list, we searched for ZIP codes within I-495 where single-family home prices (from 2002 to 2007) have retained their value or grown; where plenty of neighbors have college degrees and give to charitable organizations; where racial diversity is common; where lots of adults walk, bike, and take public transportation to work; and where restaurants and retail stores ... (Full article: 534 words)