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ZIP Code 15846

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15846

Juniper

ZIP Code 15846 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$165,700

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.1

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,408

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$165,700

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,724

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$713

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

1.8%

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

79.1

Higher than 69%

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 15846: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15846?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15846 is $165,700, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15846?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15846 is $1,724, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15846 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15846 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15846?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15846 is $713 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15846?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15846 have moved 56% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15846?
ZIP Code 15846 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 15846 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15846's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.1 (higher than 69% 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 →