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Plattsburgh a f, NY — ZIP 12903

Population: 1,824 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12903 (Plattsburgh a f, NY) is $247,876 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 21.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,876

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

21.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,876
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,876
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$138,750
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
21.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (1.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,183
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,711

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-133 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,856
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,410
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

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

How it compares

ZIP 12903State medianUS median
Median home value$247,876$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market22 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,856$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 median home value in ZIP 12903?
$247,876.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12903?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12903?
Median days on market: 21.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12903?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12903?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 12903 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12903?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12903?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12903?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Plattsburgh Air Force Base, 1.8 mi.
Is ZIP 12903 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12903?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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