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ZIP Code 12480

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12480

Juniper

ZIP Code 12480 is in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$284,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

510

Median Age

61.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$284,500

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$4,028

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.28

Higher than 79%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

166.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89

Higher than 83%

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 12480: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12480?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12480 is $284,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12480?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12480 is $4,028, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12480 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12480 cost about 4.28× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12480?
ZIP Code 12480 averages 43.1°F year-round, summer highs near 72°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12480 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12480's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89 (higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →