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ZIP 12978

Population: 340 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 12978 is $157,623 — up 14.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,000 after a median 129 days on market. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,623

Typical home value

+14.6%

1-year change

129

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$157,623
1-year appreciation
+14.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+94.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$157,623

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$115,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$75
Median days on market
129 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$936/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$942/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,436/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (16.8 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
435
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
940

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE, THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK - CHAMPL, ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
60.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,594
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 12978State medianUS median
Typical home value$157,623—$288,527
Median sale price$115,000—$325,000
Median days on market129 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,594—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 12978?
$157,623.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12978?
$115,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12978?
Median days on market: 129 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12978?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,205/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12978?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 12978 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12978?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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