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ZIP Code 12481

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12481

Juniper

ZIP Code 12481 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$303,900

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,247

Median Age

56.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$303,900

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,835

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.45

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$2,291

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

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 12481: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12481?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12481 is $303,900, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12481?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12481 is $2,835, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12481 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12481 cost about 2.45× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12481?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12481 is $2,291 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12481?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12481 have moved 39% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12481?
ZIP Code 12481 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 12481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.2 (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 →