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ZIP Code 12180

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12180

Juniper

ZIP Code 12180 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$244,400

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

53,479

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,400

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$5,032

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.22

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,232

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

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)

42.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78%

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 12180: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12180?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12180 is $244,400, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12180?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12180 is $5,032, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12180 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12180 cost about 3.22× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12180?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12180 is $1,232 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12180?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12180 have moved 50% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12180?
ZIP Code 12180 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 12180 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12180's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.8 (lower than 78% 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 →