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ZIP Code 15840

Jefferson, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15840

Juniper

ZIP Code 15840 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$123,100

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.9

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,928

Median Age

43

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,100

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,455

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$963

Higher than 57%

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

34.9

Lower than 81%

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 15840: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15840?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15840 is $123,100, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15840 is $1,455, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15840 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15840 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15840?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15840 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15840?
ZIP Code 15840 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 15840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.9 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →