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ZIP Code 12834

Washington, New York

FIPS 12834

Juniper

ZIP Code 12834 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$249,800

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.7

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,039

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$249,800

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$5,172

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$1,157

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.76%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.7

Lower than 68%

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 12834: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12834?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12834 is $249,800, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12834?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12834 is $5,172, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12834 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12834 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12834?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12834 is $1,157 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12834?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12834 have moved 44% over the past five years (0.76% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12834?
ZIP Code 12834 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12834 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12834's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.7 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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