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ZIP Code 12420

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12420

Juniper

ZIP Code 12420 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$189,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

381

Median Age

29.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$189,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,798

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.9

Higher than 74%

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 12420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12420 is $189,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12420 is $3,798, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12420 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12420?
ZIP Code 12420 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.9 (higher than 74% 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 →