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ZIP Code 01843

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01843

Juniper

ZIP Code 01843 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$429,100

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.2

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,445

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$429,100

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$3,702

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.35

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,746

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-32%

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

75.2

Higher than 63%

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 01843: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01843?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01843 is $429,100, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01843?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01843 is $3,702, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01843 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01843 cost about 6.35× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01843?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01843 is $1,746 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01843?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01843 have moved 62% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01843?
ZIP Code 01843 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 01843 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01843's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.2 (higher than 63% 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 →