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ZIP Code 01923

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01923

Juniper

ZIP Code 01923 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$644,200

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.9

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,991

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$644,200

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$6,654

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.14

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$2,076

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.9

Lower than 75%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 01923: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01923?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01923 is $644,200, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01923?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01923 is $6,654, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01923 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01923 cost about 5.14× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01923?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01923 is $2,076 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01923?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01923 have moved 44% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01923?
ZIP Code 01923 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01923 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01923's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.9 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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