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ZIP Code 15557

Somerset, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15557

Juniper

ZIP Code 15557 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$135,500

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,323

Median Age

47.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,500

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,082

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$719

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

16%

Recession Drop %

-5.6%

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

49.5

Lower than 68%

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 15557: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15557?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15557 is $135,500, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15557?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15557 is $1,082, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15557 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15557 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15557?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15557 is $719 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15557?
ZIP Code 15557 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 15557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.5 (lower than 68% 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 →