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ZIP Code 01902

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01902

Juniper

ZIP Code 01902 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$478,000

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

50,066

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$478,000

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$4,957

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.13

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,673

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

Lower than 92%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 01902: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01902?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01902 is $478,000, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01902?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01902 is $4,957, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01902 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01902 cost about 7.13× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01902?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01902 is $1,673 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01902?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01902 have moved 53% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01902?
ZIP Code 01902 averages 48.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.8°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01902 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01902's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.8 (lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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