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ZIP Code 17044

Mifflin, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17044

Juniper

ZIP Code 17044 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$142,600

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

20,234

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$142,600

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,369

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$814

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.7%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near median

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 17044: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17044?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17044 is $142,600, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17044?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17044 is $2,369, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17044 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17044 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17044?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17044 is $814 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17044?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17044 have moved 57% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17044?
ZIP Code 17044 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17044 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17044's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →