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ZIP Code 22454

Essex, Virginia

FIPS 22454

Juniper

ZIP Code 22454 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$247,800

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,290

Median Age

54.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$247,800

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,359

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.01

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$978

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Higher than 56%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.19

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 22454: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 22454?
The median home value in ZIP Code 22454 is $247,800, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 22454?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 22454 is $1,359, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 22454 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 22454 cost about 5.01× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 22454?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 22454 is $978 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 22454?
Home prices in ZIP Code 22454 have moved 53% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 22454?
ZIP Code 22454 averages 58.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 22454 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 22454's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.19 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →