The basics
Total Population
260
Median Age
36.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$243,400
Higher than 60%
Median Property Tax
$3,514
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.11
Higher than 76%
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
56.6
Lower 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 12856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12856 is $243,400, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12856 is $3,514, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12856 cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12856?
- ZIP Code 12856 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 12856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.6 (lower 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 →