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ZIP Code 01938

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01938

Juniper

ZIP Code 01938 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$745,400

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,930

Median Age

47.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$745,400

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$7,960

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.37

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,598

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66%

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 01938: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01938?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01938 is $745,400, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01938?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01938 is $7,960, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01938 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01938 cost about 5.37× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01938?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01938 is $1,598 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01938?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01938 have moved 49% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01938?
ZIP Code 01938 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 01938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.1 (lower than 66% 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 →