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ZIP Code 12487

Ulster, New York

FIPS 12487

Juniper

ZIP Code 12487 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$279,400

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,035

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,400

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$5,029

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,405

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.17%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

184.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 12487: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12487?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12487 is $279,400, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12487?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12487 is $5,029, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12487 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12487 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12487?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12487 is $1,405 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12487?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12487 have moved 66% over the past five years (0.17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12487?
ZIP Code 12487 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 83.9°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12487 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12487's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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