In a new ranking of the hottest zip codes for housing in America, the Northeast dominates.
Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Code rankings take into account two aspects of the housing market: 1) market demand, as measured by unique viewers per property on Realtor.com, and 2) the pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active on the website.
Realtors.com says, “Listings in the top 10 ZIPs saw significantly more traffic than the typical listing nationwide. On average, homes received between 3.3 and 5.2 times the number of views per property compared to the U.S. norm in the first half of 2025. Homes also moved much faster, selling between 30 and 42 days quicker than the national norm. This combination of high traffic and rapid sales underscores the urgency and competitiveness that define these markets. Buyers in these areas are ready to act quickly and decisively, deviating from the more mellow national market.”
The Rhode Island zip code that made the top ten is Cumberland, which ranks as the 8th hottest in the U.S.
Cumberland’s 02864 and the median asking price is $580,000 — $60,000 higher than the state’s average. The community with the hottest ZIP in America is Beverly, MA.
The national housing inventory was 28.9% higher year-over-year in June 2025, but listings remained 12.9% below pre-pandemic levels. In the hottest ZIPs, inventory was even more constrained, averaging 58.9% below 2019 levels. This persistent scarcity is fueling competition and compressing time on market. Buyers in these areas face fewer choices, encouraging faster decision-making and more aggressive bidding, particularly in areas that still offer perceived value.
For the third consecutive year, the South and West were absent from the list. Instead, the Northeast and Midwest dominated, reflecting continued demand in regions where supply is constrained. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ohio each contributed two ZIPs to this year’s list.
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