The basics
Total Population
12,893
Median Age
42.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$129,400
Median Property Tax
$2,712
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.88
Median Rent
$853
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
44%
Appreciation 1yr %
20%
Pandemic Gain %
26%
Recession Drop %
-8.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75
Winter Avg Low (°F)
9.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
165.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
98.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.8
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 12953: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12953?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12953 is $129,400, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12953?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12953 is $2,712, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12953 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12953 cost about 1.88× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12953?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12953 is $853 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 12953?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 12953 have moved 44% over the past five years (20% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12953?
- ZIP Code 12953 averages 42.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 9.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 98.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.8 (lower than 70% 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 →