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ZIP Code 12185

Rensselaer, New York

FIPS 12185

Juniper

ZIP Code 12185 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$210,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

36.5

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,709

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$210,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,969

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.91

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,098

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

13%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.5

Lower than 80%

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 12185: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12185?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12185 is $210,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12185?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12185 is $3,969, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12185 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12185 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12185?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12185 is $1,098 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12185?
ZIP Code 12185 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12185 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12185's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.5 (lower than 80% 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 →