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ZIP Code 15537

Bedford, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15537

Juniper

ZIP Code 15537 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$197,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,083

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,592

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$835

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-3.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

27

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71%

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 15537: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15537?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15537 is $197,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15537?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15537 is $1,592, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15537 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15537 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15537?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15537 is $835 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15537?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15537 have moved 33% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15537?
ZIP Code 15537 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15537 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15537's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% 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 →