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ZIP Code 15656

Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15656

Juniper

ZIP Code 15656 is in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$162,600

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,506

Median Age

48.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,600

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,600

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$808

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-4.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75%

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 15656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15656 is $162,600, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15656 is $2,600, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15656 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15656?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15656 is $808 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15656?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15656 have moved 38% over the past five years (-2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15656?
ZIP Code 15656 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →