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ZIP Code 01921

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01921

Juniper

ZIP Code 01921 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$904,200

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,250

Median Age

49.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$904,200

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.51

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$776

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.8

Lower than 76%

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 01921: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01921?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01921 is $904,200, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01921?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01921 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01921 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01921 cost about 4.51× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01921?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01921 is $776 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01921?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01921 have moved 45% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01921?
ZIP Code 01921 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01921 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01921's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.8 (lower than 76% 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 →