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ZIP Code 12534

Columbia, New York

FIPS 12534

Juniper

ZIP Code 12534 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$316,700

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,176

Median Age

46.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$316,700

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$4,483

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

$1,443

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

31

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61%

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 12534: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12534?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12534 is $316,700, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12534?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12534 is $4,483, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12534 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12534 cost about 4.35× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12534?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12534 is $1,443 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12534?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12534 have moved 58% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12534?
ZIP Code 12534 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12534 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12534's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.1 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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