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ZIP Code 01945

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01945

Juniper

ZIP Code 01945 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$942,200

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,470

Median Age

49.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$942,200

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$8,299

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.25

Higher than 87%

Median Rent

$1,764

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

107.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 01945: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01945?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01945 is $942,200, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01945?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01945 is $8,299, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01945 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01945 cost about 5.25× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01945?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01945 is $1,764 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01945?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01945 have moved 39% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01945?
ZIP Code 01945 averages 48.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.8°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01945 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01945's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.4 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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