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ZIP Code 01830

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01830

Juniper

ZIP Code 01830 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$467,000

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,530

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$467,000

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$4,778

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.94

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,644

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.3%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

57.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01830: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01830?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01830 is $467,000, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01830?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01830 is $4,778, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01830 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01830 cost about 5.94× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01830?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01830 is $1,644 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01830?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01830 have moved 55% over the past five years (6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01830?
ZIP Code 01830 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 57.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01830 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01830's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →