The basics
Total Population
1,084
Median Age
21.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$242,100
Higher than 59%
Median Property Tax
$2,271
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.87
Near median
Median Rent
$1,034
Higher than 62%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
5.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
39.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
1.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
201.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
104.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
29.1
Lower than 85%
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 12970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12970 is $242,100, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12970 is $2,271, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12970 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12970 is $1,034 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12970?
- ZIP Code 12970 averages 39.7°F year-round, summer highs near 74.6°F, winter lows around 5.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.1 (lower than 85% 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 →