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ZIP Code 16686

Blair, Pennsylvania

FIPS 16686

Juniper

ZIP Code 16686 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$173,000

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,427

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,000

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,541

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$796

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

3.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 16686: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16686?
The median home value in ZIP Code 16686 is $173,000, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16686?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16686 is $1,541, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 16686 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 16686 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16686?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16686 is $796 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 16686?
Home prices in ZIP Code 16686 have moved 32% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16686?
ZIP Code 16686 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 77.7°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 16686 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 16686's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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