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ZIP Code 15642

Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15642

Juniper

ZIP Code 15642 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

11.7

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,325

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,844

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,008

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

0.49%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

27

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

11.7

Lower than 94%

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 15642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15642 is $243,800, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15642 is $2,844, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15642 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15642 is $1,008 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15642 have moved 46% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15642?
ZIP Code 15642 averages 52.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.7 (lower than 94% 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 →