The basics
Total Population
1,821
Median Age
47.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$118,400
Lower than 77%
Median Property Tax
$1,142
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.04
Lower than 74%
Median Rent
$920
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
3.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
156.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
48.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
63
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
21.8
Lower than 90%
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 16838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 16838 is $118,400, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16838 is $1,142, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 16838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 16838 cost about 2.04× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16838?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16838 is $920 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16838?
- ZIP Code 16838 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 63 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 16838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 16838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.8 (lower than 90% 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 →