The basics
Total Population
1,782
Median Age
55
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$212,900
Median Property Tax
$1,955
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.27
Median Rent
$863
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
34%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
10.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
142.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
27
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.7
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 17238: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17238?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17238 is $212,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17238?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17238 is $1,955, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17238 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17238 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17238?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17238 is $863 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17238?
- ZIP Code 17238 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.7 (lower than 58% 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 →