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ZIP Code 15868

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15868

Juniper

ZIP Code 15868 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$112,200

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,435

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,200

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,590

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.59

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$690

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.7

Near median

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 15868: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15868?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15868 is $112,200, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15868?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15868 is $1,590, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15868 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15868 cost about 1.59× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15868?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15868 is $690 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15868?
ZIP Code 15868 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15868 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15868's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →