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ZIP Code 01906

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01906

Juniper

ZIP Code 01906 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$603,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.9

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,773

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$603,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$6,049

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.94

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$2,241

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.9

Lower than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.26

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 01906: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01906?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01906 is $603,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01906?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01906 is $6,049, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01906 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01906 cost about 5.94× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01906?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01906 is $2,241 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01906?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01906 have moved 45% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01906?
ZIP Code 01906 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01906 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01906's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.9 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.26 per $1,000 of building value.

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