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ZIP Code 16153

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16153

Juniper

ZIP Code 16153 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$149,300

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.4

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,234

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,300

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,334

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$853

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

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)

46.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

53.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.4

Lower than 67%

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 16153: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16153?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16153 is $149,300, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16153?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16153 is $1,334, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16153 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16153 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16153?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16153 is $853 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16153?
ZIP Code 16153 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 53.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16153 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16153's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.4 (lower than 67% 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 →