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ZIP Code 01969

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01969

Juniper

ZIP Code 01969 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$667,300

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.4

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,251

Median Age

50

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$667,300

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$8,309

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.03

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,603

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.4

Lower than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.3

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 01969: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01969?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01969 is $667,300, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01969?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01969 is $8,309, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01969 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01969 cost about 5.03× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01969?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01969 is $1,603 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01969?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01969 have moved 46% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01969?
ZIP Code 01969 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 01969 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01969's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.4 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.3 per $1,000 of building value.

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