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ZIP Code 12037

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12037

Juniper

ZIP Code 12037 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$343,900

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,926

Median Age

50.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$343,900

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$4,928

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.83

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,067

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42

Annual Snowfall (in)

31

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 12037: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12037?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12037 is $343,900, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12037?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12037 is $4,928, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12037 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12037 cost about 3.83× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12037?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12037 is $1,067 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12037?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12037 have moved 51% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12037?
ZIP Code 12037 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12037 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12037's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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