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ZIP Code 14226

Erie, New York

FIPS 14226

Juniper

ZIP Code 14226 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$263,800

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.5

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,159

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,800

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$4,978

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,136

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

3.7%

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

37.5

Lower than 79%

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 14226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 14226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 14226 is $263,800, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 14226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 14226 is $4,978, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 14226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 14226 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 14226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 14226 is $1,136 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 14226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 14226 have moved 57% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 14226?
ZIP Code 14226 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 14226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 14226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.5 (lower than 79% 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 →