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ZIP Code 15863

Jefferson, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15863

Juniper

ZIP Code 15863 is in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.7

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

159

Median Age

50.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$80,000

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$714

Effective Tax Rate

1%

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

56.7

Lower than 61%

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 15863: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15863?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15863 is $80,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15863?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15863 is $714, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15863?
ZIP Code 15863 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 15863 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15863's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.7 (lower than 61% 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 →