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ZIP Code 12883

Essex, New York

FIPS 12883

Juniper

ZIP Code 12883 is in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 40% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$178,800

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,744

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$178,800

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,629

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$852

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-4.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

45

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

58.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

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 12883: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12883?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12883 is $178,800, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12883?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12883 is $2,629, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12883 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12883 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12883?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12883 is $852 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12883?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12883 have moved 39% over the past five years (-3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12883?
ZIP Code 12883 averages 45°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 58.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12883 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12883's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (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 →