The basics
Total Population
433
Median Age
27.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$161,600
Lower than 63%
Median Property Tax
$1,190
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.27
Lower than 69%
Median Rent
$608
Lower than 73%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
125.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
22.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.3
Higher than 67%
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 17253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17253 is $161,600, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17253 is $1,190, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17253 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17253 is $608 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17253?
- ZIP Code 17253 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.3 (higher than 67% 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 →