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ZIP Code 15963

Somerset, Pennsylvania

FIPS 15963

Juniper

ZIP Code 15963 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$135,700

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.3

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,132

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,700

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,399

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.2

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$752

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

3.1%

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)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.3

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 15963: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 15963?
The median home value in ZIP Code 15963 is $135,700, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 15963?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 15963 is $1,399, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 15963 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 15963 cost about 2.2× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 15963?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 15963 is $752 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 15963?
Home prices in ZIP Code 15963 have moved 48% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 15963?
ZIP Code 15963 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 74.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 15963 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 15963's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.3 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →