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ZIP Code 12928

Essex, New York

FIPS 12928

Juniper

ZIP Code 12928 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,984

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,393

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.91

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,625

Higher than 86%

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

62.3

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 12928: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12928?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12928 is $157,900, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12928?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12928 is $2,393, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12928 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12928 cost about 1.91× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12928?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12928 is $1,625 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12928?
ZIP Code 12928 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 12928 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12928's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →