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ZIP Code 15870

Elk, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15870

Juniper

ZIP Code 15870 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$126,800

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.6

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,109

Median Age

53.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$126,800

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,383

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.99

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$767

Lower than 63%

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)

46.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

66

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.6

Lower than 80%

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 15870: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15870?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15870 is $126,800, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15870?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15870 is $1,383, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15870 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15870 cost about 1.99× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15870?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15870 is $767 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15870?
ZIP Code 15870 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 15870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.6 (lower than 80% 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 →