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ZIP Code 01913

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01913

Juniper

ZIP Code 01913 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$519,300

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.5

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,403

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$519,300

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$7,360

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.01

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,683

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

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)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.5

Lower than 87%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.08

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 01913: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01913?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01913 is $519,300, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01913?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01913 is $7,360, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01913 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01913 cost about 5.01× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01913?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01913 is $1,683 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01913?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01913 have moved 62% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01913?
ZIP Code 01913 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 01913 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01913's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.5 (lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.

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