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ZIP Code 17846

Columbia, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17846

Juniper

ZIP Code 17846 is in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$224,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,621

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$224,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,278

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$700

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

5%

Recession Drop %

-2.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

46

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near median

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 17846: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17846?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17846 is $224,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17846?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17846 is $2,278, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17846 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17846 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17846?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17846 is $700 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17846?
ZIP Code 17846 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17846 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17846's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.2 (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 →