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ZIP Code 12461

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12461

Juniper

ZIP Code 12461 is in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$431,400

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,604

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$431,400

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,291

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.84

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,969

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.5

Near median

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 12461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12461 is $431,400, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12461 is $4,291, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12461 cost about 3.84× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12461 is $1,969 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12461?
ZIP Code 12461 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →