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ZIP Code 12944

Essex, New York

FIPS 12944

Juniper

ZIP Code 12944 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$141,700

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.8

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,910

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$141,700

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,141

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.96

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$1,091

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

-8.9%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-8.3%

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)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.8

Lower than 63%

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 12944: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12944?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12944 is $141,700, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12944?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12944 is $2,141, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12944 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12944 cost about 1.96× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12944?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12944 is $1,091 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12944?
Home prices in ZIP Code 12944 have moved 49% over the past five years (-8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12944?
ZIP Code 12944 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 50.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12944 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12944's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.8 (lower than 63% 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 →