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ZIP Code 01982

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01982

Juniper

ZIP Code 01982 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, 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 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$720,800

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,680

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$720,800

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.44

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,794

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

3%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

29

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 01982: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01982?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01982 is $720,800, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01982?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01982 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01982 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01982 cost about 5.44× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01982?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01982 is $1,794 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01982?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01982 have moved 36% over the past five years (3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01982?
ZIP Code 01982 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 01982 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01982's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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