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ZIP Code 12996

Essex, New York

FIPS 12996

Juniper

ZIP Code 12996 is in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$237,900

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,903

Median Age

55

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$237,900

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$2,914

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.41

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$720

Lower than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

63.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.1

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 12996: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12996?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12996 is $237,900, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12996?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12996 is $2,914, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12996 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12996 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12996?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12996 is $720 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12996?
ZIP Code 12996 averages 46.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 12996 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12996's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.1 (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 →