The basics
Total Population
10,728
Median Age
37.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$339,200
Median Property Tax
$4,149
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.69
Median Rent
$1,441
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
52%
Recession Drop %
-12%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
20.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
110.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
44.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
65.8
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 17540: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17540?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17540 is $339,200, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17540?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17540 is $4,149, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17540 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17540 cost about 3.69× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17540?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17540 is $1,441 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17540?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17540 have moved 60% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17540?
- ZIP Code 17540 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →