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ZIP Code 12502

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12502

Juniper

ZIP Code 12502 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$370,500

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

984

Median Age

54.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$370,500

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$4,467

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.35

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,160

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82%

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 12502: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12502?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12502 is $370,500, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12502?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12502 is $4,467, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12502 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12502 cost about 4.35× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12502?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12502 is $1,160 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12502?
ZIP Code 12502 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.3 (lower than 82% 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 →