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ZIP Code 16438

Erie, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16438

Juniper

ZIP Code 16438 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$146,600

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,421

Median Age

46.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,600

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,943

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.26

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$744

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

149.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49

Annual Snowfall (in)

114.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

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  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 16438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16438 is $146,600, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16438 is $1,943, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16438 cost about 2.26× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16438?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16438 is $744 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16438?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16438 have moved 63% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16438?
ZIP Code 16438 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 114.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.9 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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