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ZIP Code 15823

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15823

Juniper

ZIP Code 15823 is in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$146,100

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,266

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,100

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,321

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.86

Near median

Median Rent

$705

Lower than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.6

Higher than 64%

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 15823: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15823?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15823 is $146,100, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15823?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15823 is $1,321, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15823 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15823 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15823?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15823 is $705 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15823?
ZIP Code 15823 averages 47.7°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15823 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15823's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.6 (higher than 64% 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 →