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ZIP Code 12516

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12516

Juniper

ZIP Code 12516 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$309,700

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.7

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,925

Median Age

54.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$309,700

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$3,814

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.41

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$2,273

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

10%

Recession Drop %

-6%

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

83.7

Higher than 75%

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 12516: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12516?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12516 is $309,700, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12516?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12516 is $3,814, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12516 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12516 cost about 2.41× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12516?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12516 is $2,273 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12516?
ZIP Code 12516 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 12516 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12516's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.7 (higher than 75% 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 →