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ZIP Code 12936

Essex, New York

FIPS 12936

Juniper

ZIP Code 12936 is in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$290,800

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

691

Median Age

55.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$290,800

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$4,167

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$910

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.7

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 12936: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12936?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12936 is $290,800, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12936?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12936 is $4,167, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12936 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12936 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12936?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12936 is $910 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12936?
ZIP Code 12936 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12936 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12936's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.7 (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 →