The basics
Total Population
500
Median Age
50.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$142,600
Lower than 70%
Median Property Tax
$1,606
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.55
Lower than 61%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
46.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
175.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
44.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
50.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
9.7
Lower than 94%
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 16859: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 16859?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 16859 is $142,600, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 16859?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 16859 is $1,606, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 16859 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 16859 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 16859?
- ZIP Code 16859 averages 46.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 50.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 16859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 16859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.7 (lower than 94% 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 →