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ZIP Code 12173

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12173

Juniper

ZIP Code 12173 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$225,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,099

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,368

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.94

Near median

Median Rent

$1,187

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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)

31

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

Lower than 89%

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 12173: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12173?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12173 is $225,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12173?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12173 is $4,368, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12173 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12173 cost about 2.94× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12173?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12173 is $1,187 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12173?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12173 have moved 66% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12173?
ZIP Code 12173 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 31 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12173 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12173's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.7 (lower than 89% 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 →