The basics
Total Population
6,875
Median Age
37.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$349,400
Median Property Tax
$4,709
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.81
Median Rent
$1,048
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.3%
Pandemic Gain %
49%
Recession Drop %
-7.6%
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
84.7
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 17579: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17579?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17579 is $349,400, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17579?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17579 is $4,709, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17579 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17579 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17579?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17579 is $1,048 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17579?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17579 have moved 55% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17579?
- ZIP Code 17579 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 17579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.7 (higher than 77% 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 →