The basics
Total Population
1,271
Median Age
52.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$115,200
Lower than 78%
Median Property Tax
$1,404
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.65
Lower than 82%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
12.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
152.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
63.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
59.3
Lower than 58%
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 12956: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12956?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12956 is $115,200, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12956?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12956 is $1,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12956 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12956 cost about 1.65× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12956?
- ZIP Code 12956 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.3 (lower than 58% 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 →