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ZIP Code 15821

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15821

Juniper

ZIP Code 15821 is in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

74

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,350

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near median

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 15821: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15821?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15821 is $170,300, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15821?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15821 is $1,350, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15821 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15821 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15821?
ZIP Code 15821 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15821 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15821's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →