The basics
Total Population
2,056
Median Age
52.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$338,700
Median Property Tax
$5,179
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.48
Median Rent
$1,183
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
71%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-17%
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
70.8
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 12521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12521 is $338,700, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12521 is $5,179, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12521 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12521 is $1,183 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12521?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 12521 have moved 71% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12521?
- ZIP Code 12521 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 12521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.8 (higher than 57% 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 →