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ZIP Code 15779

Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15779

Juniper

ZIP Code 15779 is in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$155,500

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

7.2

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

526

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,500

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,015

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.69

Lower than 81%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

7.2

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 15779: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15779?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15779 is $155,500, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15779?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15779 is $1,015, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15779 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15779 cost about 1.69× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15779?
ZIP Code 15779 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15779 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15779's FEMA National Risk Index score is 7.2 (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 →