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ZIP Code 12156

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12156

Juniper

ZIP Code 12156 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$242,000

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

808

Median Age

30.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,000

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$5,471

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,075

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

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)

42

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77%

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 12156: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12156?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12156 is $242,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12156?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12156 is $5,471, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12156 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12156 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12156?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12156 is $1,075 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12156?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12156 have moved 56% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12156?
ZIP Code 12156 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 45.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12156 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12156's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.2 (lower than 77% 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 →