The basics
Total Population
1,264
Median Age
54
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$155,400
Lower than 66%
Median Property Tax
$1,846
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.67
Higher than 69%
Median Rent
$760
Lower than 64%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
119.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.5
Higher than 64%
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 17243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17243 is $155,400, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17243 is $1,846, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17243 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17243?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17243 is $760 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17243?
- ZIP Code 17243 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.5 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →