The basics
Total Population
995
Median Age
59.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$220,200
Near median
Median Property Tax
$2,357
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.75
Higher than 70%
Median Rent
$792
Lower than 60%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
72.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
8.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
41
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
187.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
101.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
44
Lower than 73%
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 12842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12842 is $220,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12842 is $2,357, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12842 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12842 is $792 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12842?
- ZIP Code 12842 averages 41°F year-round, summer highs near 72.8°F, winter lows around 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 101.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44 (lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →