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ZIP Code 12997

Essex, New York

FIPS 12997

Juniper

ZIP Code 12997 is in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,251

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$3,571

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

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

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 12997: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 12997?
The median home value in ZIP Code 12997 is $322,600, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 12997?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 12997 is $3,571, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 12997 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 12997 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 12997?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 12997 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 12997?
ZIP Code 12997 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 12997 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 12997'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 →