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ZIP Code 01841

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01841

Juniper

ZIP Code 01841 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$403,400

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

52,769

Median Age

31.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$403,400

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$3,249

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.08

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,672

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-41%

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

49.6

Lower than 68%

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 01841: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01841?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01841 is $403,400, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01841?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01841 is $3,249, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01841 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01841 cost about 7.08× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01841?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01841 is $1,672 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01841?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01841 have moved 68% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01841?
ZIP Code 01841 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 01841 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01841's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.6 (lower than 68% 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 →