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ZIP Code 01840

Essex, Massachusetts

ZCTA 01840

Juniper

ZIP Code 01840 is in the lowest 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 7% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 25% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$42,211

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,413

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.9

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 01840, in Essex, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

8,522

Median Age

33.6

Population Density

16,693.79

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$3,908

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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One of the two figures behind this — the typical home value or household income — was not published for this area.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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One of the two figures behind this — the typical home value or household income — was not published for this area.

Median Income

$42,211

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,413

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

57.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01840: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01840 is $3,908.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01840?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01840 is $1,413 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 01840?
ZIP Code 01840 has a population of 8,522, about 16,693.79 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 33.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01840?
ZIP Code 01840 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 57.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.9 (lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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