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ZIP Code 12942

Essex, New York

FIPS 12942

Juniper

ZIP Code 12942 is in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$590,400

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

450

Median Age

57.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$590,400

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$6,589

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.13

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,713

Higher than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

184.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72%

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 12942: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12942?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12942 is $590,400, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12942?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12942 is $6,589, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12942 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12942 cost about 5.13× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12942?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12942 is $1,713 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12942?
ZIP Code 12942 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 9.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.5 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →