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ZIP Code 12059

Albany, New York

FIPS 12059

Juniper

ZIP Code 12059 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$340,400

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.1

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,530

Median Age

50.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$340,400

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$3,986

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$985

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

0.29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.1

Lower than 87%

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 12059: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12059?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12059 is $340,400, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12059?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12059 is $3,986, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12059 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12059 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12059?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12059 is $985 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12059?
ZIP Code 12059 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12059 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12059's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.1 (lower than 87% 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 →