The basics
Total Population
1,622
Median Age
48.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$210,200
Median Property Tax
$2,254
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.95
Median Rent
$1,380
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
52%
Appreciation 1yr %
11%
Pandemic Gain %
64%
Recession Drop %
-9.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
11
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
144.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
46.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
63.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
27
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 12859: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12859?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12859 is $210,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12859?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12859 is $2,254, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12859 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12859 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12859?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12859 is $1,380 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12859?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 12859 have moved 52% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12859?
- ZIP Code 12859 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27 (lower than 87% 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 →