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Buskirk, NY — ZIP 12028

Population: 1,557 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 12028 (Buskirk, NY) is $301,089 — up 6.8% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,089

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$301,089
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+74.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$301,089
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$249,000
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,770/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
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

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (5.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,644
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,519

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Sherwood Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-347 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,686
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,149
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 12028State medianUS median
Typical home value$301,089$332,107$288,527
Median annual property tax$5,686$4,500$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 12028?
$301,089.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12028?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,347/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12028?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 12028 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 12028. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12028?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12028?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12028?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 12028 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12028?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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