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ZIP Code 12304

Schenectady, New York

FIPS 12304

Juniper

ZIP Code 12304 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$179,200

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.7

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,403

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,200

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$4,311

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,100

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-5.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.7

Lower than 90%

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 12304: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12304?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12304 is $179,200, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12304?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12304 is $4,311, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12304 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12304 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12304?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12304 is $1,100 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12304?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12304 have moved 63% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12304?
ZIP Code 12304 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12304 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12304's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.7 (lower than 90% 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 →