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ZIP Code 12409

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12409

Juniper

ZIP Code 12409 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$708,900

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

865

Median Age

61.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$708,900

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$8,603

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.1

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

165

Annual Precipitation (in)

67.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69%

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 12409: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12409?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12409 is $708,900, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12409?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12409 is $8,603, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12409 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12409 cost about 6.1× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12409?
ZIP Code 12409 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12409 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12409's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.4 (lower than 69% 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 →