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ZIP Code 12855

Essex, New York

FIPS 12855

Juniper

ZIP Code 12855 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$170,000

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

208

Median Age

55.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,000

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,924

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.2

Lower than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

186.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.4

Higher than 61%

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 12855: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12855?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12855 is $170,000, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12855?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12855 is $1,924, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12855 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12855 cost about 2.2× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12855?
ZIP Code 12855 averages 40.8°F year-round, summer highs near 74.5°F, winter lows around 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.4 (higher than 61% 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 →