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ZIP Code 12062

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12062

Juniper

ZIP Code 12062 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$249,600

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.2

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,650

Median Age

52

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$249,600

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$4,406

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.85

Near median

Median Rent

$1,356

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

54%

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)

46.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.2

Lower than 79%

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 12062: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12062?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12062 is $249,600, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12062?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12062 is $4,406, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12062 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12062 cost about 2.85× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12062?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12062 is $1,356 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12062?
ZIP Code 12062 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 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12062 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12062's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.2 (lower than 79% 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 →