The basics
Total Population
2,877
Median Age
47.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$171,000
Median Property Tax
$1,781
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.63
Median Rent
$849
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
36%
Appreciation 1yr %
-11%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-15%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
130.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
42.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
29.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
6.2
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 15697: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15697?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 15697 is $171,000, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15697?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15697 is $1,781, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 15697 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 15697 cost about 2.63× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15697?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15697 is $849 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15697?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 15697 have moved 36% over the past five years (-11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15697?
- ZIP Code 15697 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 15697 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 15697'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 →