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ZIP Code 16137

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16137

Juniper

ZIP Code 16137 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$187,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

12,490

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$187,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,005

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$680

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

158.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.6

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 16137: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16137?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16137 is $187,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16137?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16137 is $2,005, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16137 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16137 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16137?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16137 is $680 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16137?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16137 have moved 40% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16137?
ZIP Code 16137 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16137 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16137's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →