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ZIP Code 12987

Essex, New York

FIPS 12987

Juniper

ZIP Code 12987 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$250,000

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

119

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$250,000

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$3,063

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.97

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

184.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

104.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.3

Near median

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 12987: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12987?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12987 is $250,000, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12987?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12987 is $3,063, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12987 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12987 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12987?
ZIP Code 12987 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 9.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 104.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12987 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12987's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →