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ZIP Code 01908

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01908

Juniper

ZIP Code 01908 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$748,800

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,325

Median Age

60.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$748,800

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$6,615

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.64

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$1,777

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.4%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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

34.4

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.27

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 01908: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01908?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01908 is $748,800, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01908?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01908 is $6,615, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01908 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01908 cost about 6.64× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01908?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01908 is $1,777 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01908?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01908 have moved 58% over the past five years (9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01908?
ZIP Code 01908 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 01908 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01908's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.4 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.27 per $1,000 of building value.

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