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ZIP Code 13420

Herkimer, New York

FIPS 13420

Juniper

ZIP Code 13420 is in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$355,200

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,055

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$355,200

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$4,233

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.25

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,164

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

8.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

157.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68%

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 13420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 13420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 13420 is $355,200, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 13420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 13420 is $4,233, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 13420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 13420 cost about 3.25× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 13420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 13420 is $1,164 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 13420?
ZIP Code 13420 averages 41.5°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 157.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 13420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 13420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79 (higher than 68% 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 →