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ZIP Code 15540

Somerset, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15540

Juniper

ZIP Code 15540 is in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$206,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

418

Median Age

51

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,760

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$692

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66%

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 15540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15540 is $206,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15540 is $1,760, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15540 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15540 is $692 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15540?
ZIP Code 15540 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.9 (lower than 66% 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 →