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ZIP Code 16217

Forest, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16217

Juniper

ZIP Code 16217 is in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$269,400

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

77

Median Age

68.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$269,400

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,333

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.79

Higher than 84%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

46

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

165.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

50.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.1

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 16217: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16217?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16217 is $269,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16217?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16217 is $2,333, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16217 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16217 cost about 4.79× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16217?
ZIP Code 16217 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16217 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16217's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →