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ZIP Code 15827

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15827

Juniper

ZIP Code 15827 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$73,800

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

301

Median Age

48.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$73,800

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,227

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.89

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.7

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 15827: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15827?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15827 is $73,800, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15827?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15827 is $1,227, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15827 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15827 cost about 0.89× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15827?
ZIP Code 15827 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.6°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15827 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15827'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 →