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ZIP Code 16127

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16127

Juniper

ZIP Code 16127 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$213,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.9

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,117

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$213,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,818

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.95

Near median

Median Rent

$910

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-4.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.9

Lower than 81%

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 16127: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16127?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16127 is $213,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16127?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16127 is $1,818, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16127 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16127 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16127?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16127 is $910 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16127?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16127 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16127?
ZIP Code 16127 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16127 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16127's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.9 (lower than 81% 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 →