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ZIP Code 15478

Fayette, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15478

Juniper

ZIP Code 15478 is in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,560

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,200

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,497

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$849

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65%

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 15478: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15478?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15478 is $169,200, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15478?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15478 is $1,497, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15478 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15478 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15478?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15478 is $849 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15478?
ZIP Code 15478 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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