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ZIP Code 01860

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01860

Juniper

ZIP Code 01860 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$553,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.7

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,748

Median Age

49.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$553,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$7,399

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.5

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,352

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.7

Lower than 69%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 01860: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01860?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01860 is $553,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01860?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01860 is $7,399, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01860 cost about 4.5× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01860 is $1,352 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01860?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01860 have moved 50% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01860?
ZIP Code 01860 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01860 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01860's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.7 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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