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ZIP Code 16148

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16148

Juniper

ZIP Code 16148 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$197,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,545

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,340

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$899

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

41.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46

Lower than 71%

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 16148: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16148?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16148 is $197,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16148?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16148 is $2,340, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16148 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16148 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16148?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16148 is $899 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16148?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16148 have moved 55% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16148?
ZIP Code 16148 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 67.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16148 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16148's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46 (lower than 71% 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 →