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ZIP Code 12153

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12153

Juniper

ZIP Code 12153 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$291,700

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

669

Median Age

57.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$291,700

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$4,486

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.25

Higher than 59%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76%

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 12153: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12153?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12153 is $291,700, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12153?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12153 is $4,486, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12153 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12153 cost about 3.25× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12153?
ZIP Code 12153 averages 46.1°F year-round, summer highs near 76.1°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12153 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12153's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.8 (lower than 76% 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 →