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ZIP Code 12121

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12121

Juniper

ZIP Code 12121 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$297,400

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.9

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,280

Median Age

49

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$297,400

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,811

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.96

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

74%

Recession Drop %

-5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.9

Lower than 82%

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 12121: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12121?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12121 is $297,400, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12121?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12121 is $3,811, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12121 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12121 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12121?
ZIP Code 12121 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12121 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12121's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.9 (lower than 82% 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 →