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ZIP Code 16161

Mercer, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16161

Juniper

ZIP Code 16161 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$67,700

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.1

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

819

Median Age

48.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$67,700

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,190

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.67

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$613

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.1

Lower than 85%

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 16161: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16161?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16161 is $67,700, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16161?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16161 is $1,190, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16161 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16161 cost about 1.67× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16161?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16161 is $613 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16161?
ZIP Code 16161 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16161 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16161's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.1 (lower than 85% 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 →