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ZIP Code 14221

Erie, New York

FIPS 14221

Juniper

ZIP Code 14221 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$329,600

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.7

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

55,255

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$329,600

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$6,075

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,603

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

95.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.7

Lower than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 14221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 14221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 14221 is $329,600, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 14221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 14221 is $6,075, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 14221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 14221 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 14221?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 14221 is $1,603 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 14221?
Home prices in ZIP Code 14221 have moved 55% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 14221?
ZIP Code 14221 averages 48.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 95.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 14221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 14221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.7 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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