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ZIP Code 15857

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15857

Juniper

ZIP Code 15857 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$150,100

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.4

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,736

Median Age

50.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,100

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,945

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$762

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

66

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.4

Lower than 79%

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 15857: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15857?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15857 is $150,100, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15857?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15857 is $1,945, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15857 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15857 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15857?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15857 is $762 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15857?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15857 have moved 41% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15857?
ZIP Code 15857 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 66 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15857 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15857's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.4 (lower than 79% 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 →