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ZIP Code 01832

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01832

Juniper

ZIP Code 01832 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$429,000

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.1

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,386

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$429,000

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,660

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.17

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,648

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.8%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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

44.1

Lower than 73%

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 01832: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01832?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01832 is $429,000, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01832?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01832 is $4,660, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01832 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01832 cost about 5.17× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01832?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01832 is $1,648 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01832?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01832 have moved 66% over the past five years (9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01832?
ZIP Code 01832 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 01832 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01832's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.1 (lower than 73% 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 →