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ZIP Code 16154

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16154

Juniper

ZIP Code 16154 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$167,000

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.2

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,539

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,000

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,150

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.89

Near median

Median Rent

$521

Lower than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.2

Lower than 90%

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 16154: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16154?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16154 is $167,000, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16154?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16154 is $2,150, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16154 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16154 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16154?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16154 is $521 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16154?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16154 have moved 62% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16154?
ZIP Code 16154 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 61.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16154 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16154's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.2 (lower than 90% 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 →