The basics
Total Population
2,465
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$190,900
Median Property Tax
$4,251
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.16
Median Rent
$737
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-5.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
13.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
47
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
151.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
79.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.7
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 12979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 12979 is $190,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12979?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12979 is $4,251, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 12979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 12979 cost about 4.16× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12979?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12979 is $737 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12979?
- ZIP Code 12979 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 12979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 12979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.7 (lower than 77% 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 →