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ZIP Code 15953

Somerset, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15953

Juniper

ZIP Code 15953 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$95,300

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

96

Median Age

64.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,300

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,264

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.9

Lower than 76%

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 15953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15953 is $95,300, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15953 is $1,264, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15953 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15953?
ZIP Code 15953 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.9 (lower than 76% 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 →