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ZIP Code 96120

Alpine, California

FIPS 96120

Juniper

ZIP Code 96120 is in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$603,100

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.2

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,349

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$603,100

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,535

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.01

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,200

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-43%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

222.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.2

Higher than 94%

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 96120: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96120?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96120 is $603,100, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96120?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96120 is $4,535, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96120 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96120 cost about 6.01× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 96120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 96120 is $1,200 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96120?
ZIP Code 96120 averages 44.2°F year-round, summer highs near 77.4°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96120 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96120's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.2 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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