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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12851

Essex County

Typical home value

$212,171[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.3%
vs metro
vs state
-33.4%
ZIP 12851 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12851 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12851 is worth $212,171. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,951[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Essex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
275[3]
Median household income
$73,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Essex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+13[5]
Moved in
934
Moved out
921

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,073
Loan principal$169,737
Down payment$42,434
Total interest paid$216,490

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,495
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12851?
The typical home in 12851 is worth $212,171, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12851?
Home values in 12851 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 12851?
The effective property tax rate in 12851 is 1.4% — roughly $2,951 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12851?
ZIP code 12851 has a population of 275 and a median household income of $73,750.

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