Miami Beach Surpasses Atherton as Most Expensive U.S. Zip Code in 2024 Report

The most expensive ZIP code in the U.S. in 2025 is Miami Beach's Fisher Island, with a median home sale price of $9.5 million, surpassing Atherton, California, which dropped to second place at $8.33 million. California remains dominant in the rankings, occupying 61% of the top 100 most expensive ZIP codes, with cities like Newport Beach and Los Angeles County featuring multiple high-ranking ZIP codes. Nevada has two ZIP codes in the top 100, both located near Lake Tahoe, with Glenbrook and Crystal Bay ranking at No. 26 and No. 48 respectively. New Jersey also features prominently, with Alpine tying for 13th place alongside Beverly Hills, and several other towns like Deal and Short Hills making the list. Paradise Valley, Arizona, ranks as the most expensive non-coastal ZIP code at No. 23 with a median sale price of $3.5 million, reflecting its affluent population and status as home to billionaires and celebrities. Overall, coastal areas dominate the list, but affluent inland communities also maintain significant presence among the nation’s priciest real estate markets.