Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 15626

Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15626

Juniper

ZIP Code 15626 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$241,800

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

6.2

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,129

Median Age

53

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$241,800

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,245

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.96

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$842

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-3.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

6.2

Lower than 95%

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 15626: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15626?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15626 is $241,800, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15626?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15626 is $3,245, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15626 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15626 cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15626?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15626 is $842 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15626?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15626 have moved 46% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15626?
ZIP Code 15626 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15626 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15626's FEMA National Risk Index score is 6.2 (lower than 95% 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 →