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ZIP Code 12517

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12517

Juniper

ZIP Code 12517 is in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

187

Median Age

62.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$433,300

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$6,576

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

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

84.3

Higher than 76%

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 12517: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12517?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12517 is $433,300, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12517?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12517 is $6,576, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12517 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12517 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12517?
ZIP Code 12517 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 12517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.3 (higher than 76% 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 →