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ZIP Code 01929

Essex, Massachusetts

ZCTA 01929

Juniper

ZIP Code 01929 is in the lowest 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 9% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$156,442

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.77×

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

30.8

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 01929, in Essex, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

3,621

Median Age

45.4

Population Density

259.81

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,964

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

28%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

14%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.4

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.71

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01929: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01929?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01929 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 01929 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01929 cost about 5.77× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01929?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01929 is $1,964 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 01929?
ZIP Code 01929 has a population of 3,621, about 259.81 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 45.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01929?
ZIP Code 01929 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.9°F, winter lows around 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01929 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01929's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.8 (lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is coastal flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.71 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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