The basics
Total Population
3,870
Median Age
39.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$144,200
Median Property Tax
$1,819
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.95
Median Rent
$788
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
87%
Recession Drop %
-16%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
128.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
50.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.1
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 17048: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17048?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17048 is $144,200, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17048?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17048 is $1,819, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17048 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17048 cost about 1.95× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17048?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17048 is $788 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17048?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17048 have moved 87% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17048?
- ZIP Code 17048 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.1 (higher than 57% 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 →