Analyzing financial characteristics, like how expensive homes are — as well as the home value appreciation rate — by ZIP code can lift the veil on previously concealed developments.

Montana has witnessed a surge in home values over the last five years. Find out which ZIP codes are now the most expensive in ...

You probably know your ZIP code by heart but do you know what it stands for? It turns out that the five or so digits point to some pretty specific information about you and where you live in the US.