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ZIP Code 12140

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12140

Juniper

ZIP Code 12140 is in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$301,600

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,512

Median Age

49.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$301,600

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$6,174

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-6.2%

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)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75%

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 12140: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12140?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12140 is $301,600, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12140?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12140 is $6,174, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12140 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12140 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12140?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12140 have moved 27% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12140?
ZIP Code 12140 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 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12140 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12140's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42 (lower than 75% 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 →