The basics
Total Population
242
Median Age
53.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$184,000
Median Property Tax
$885
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$1,358
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
121.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
43.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
43.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
56
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 16853: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16853?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 16853 is $184,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16853?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16853 is $885, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 16853?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 16853 is $1,358 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16853?
- ZIP Code 16853 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 43.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 16853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 16853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56 (lower than 61% 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 →