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ZIP Code 12857

Essex, New York

FIPS 12857

Juniper

ZIP Code 12857 is in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$203,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

69.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

606

Median Age

57.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$203,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,913

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.98

Near median

Median Rent

$790

Lower than 61%

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)

43.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.3

Near median

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 12857: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12857?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12857 is $203,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12857?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12857 is $2,913, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12857 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12857 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12857?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12857 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12857?
ZIP Code 12857 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 77.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12857 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12857's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →