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ZIP Code 01840

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01840

Juniper

ZIP Code 01840 is in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

FEMA Risk Score

56.2

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,522

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Property Tax

$3,908

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$1,413

Higher than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.2

Lower than 61%

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 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 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 56.2 (lower than 61% 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 →