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ZIP Code 12168

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12168

Juniper

ZIP Code 12168 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$204,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.2

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,752

Median Age

52.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,903

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.3

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$618

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.2

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

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  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 12168: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12168?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12168 is $204,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12168?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12168 is $2,903, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12168 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12168 cost about 2.3× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12168?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12168 is $618 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12168?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12168 have moved 63% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12168?
ZIP Code 12168 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 77.2°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12168 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12168's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.2 (lower than 85% 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 →