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ZIP Code 01952

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01952

Juniper

ZIP Code 01952 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$478,700

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,281

Median Age

51.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$478,700

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$4,604

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.13

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,691

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.8

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.87

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 01952: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01952?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01952 is $478,700, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01952?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01952 is $4,604, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01952 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01952 cost about 5.13× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01952?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01952 is $1,691 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01952?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01952 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01952?
ZIP Code 01952 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 61.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01952 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01952's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.87 per $1,000 of building value.

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