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ZIP Code 12960

Essex, New York

FIPS 12960

Juniper

ZIP Code 12960 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$144,300

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,143

Median Age

52.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$144,300

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$5,404

Effective Tax Rate

4%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

45

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64%

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 12960: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12960?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12960 is $144,300, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12960?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12960 is $5,404, an effective rate of 4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12960 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12960 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12960?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12960 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12960?
ZIP Code 12960 averages 45°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12960 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12960's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower than 64% 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 →