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ZIP Code 16239

Forest, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16239

Juniper

ZIP Code 16239 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$107,400

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.5

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,951

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$107,400

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$1,228

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

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)

74.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.5

Higher than 75%

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 16239: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16239?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16239 is $107,400, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16239?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16239 is $1,228, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16239 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16239 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16239?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16239 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16239?
ZIP Code 16239 averages 46°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16239 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16239's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.5 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →