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ZIP Code 01970

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01970

Juniper

ZIP Code 01970 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$542,900

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.3

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

44,738

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$542,900

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$6,115

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.38

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,836

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.55%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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

37.3

Lower than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 01970: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01970?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01970 is $542,900, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01970?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01970 is $6,115, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01970 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01970 cost about 6.38× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01970?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01970 is $1,836 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01970?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01970 have moved 43% over the past five years (0.55% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01970?
ZIP Code 01970 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 01970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.3 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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