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ZIP Code 15501

Somerset, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15501

Juniper

ZIP Code 15501 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$171,100

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.3

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,240

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$171,100

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,235

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.89

Near median

Median Rent

$760

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

28%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-0.68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

96.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.3

Lower than 88%

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 15501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15501 is $171,100, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15501 is $2,235, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15501 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15501 is $760 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15501 have moved 69% over the past five years (28% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15501?
ZIP Code 15501 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 74.7°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 96.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.3 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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