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ZIP Code 15479

Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15479

Juniper

ZIP Code 15479 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$202,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,010

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$202,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,650

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.17

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$898

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 82%

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 15479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15479 is $202,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15479 is $1,650, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15479 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15479 is $898 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15479?
ZIP Code 15479 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.3 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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