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ZIP Code 01904

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01904

Juniper

ZIP Code 01904 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$560,500

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.6

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,003

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$560,500

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$5,745

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.63

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,822

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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

22.6

Lower than 89%

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 01904: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01904?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01904 is $560,500, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01904?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01904 is $5,745, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01904 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01904 cost about 5.63× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01904?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01904 is $1,822 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01904?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01904 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01904?
ZIP Code 01904 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 01904 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01904's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.6 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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