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ZIP Code 15851

Jefferson, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15851

Juniper

ZIP Code 15851 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$119,300

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,059

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$119,300

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,353

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.89

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$634

Lower than 72%

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)

63

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33

Lower than 83%

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 15851: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15851?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15851 is $119,300, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15851?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15851 is $1,353, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15851 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15851 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15851?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15851 is $634 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15851?
ZIP Code 15851 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 63 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33 (lower than 83% 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 →