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ZIP Code 17847

Northumberland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17847

Juniper

ZIP Code 17847 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$197,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

11,260

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,067

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.35

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$904

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

1.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.9

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 17847: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17847?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17847 is $197,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17847?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17847 is $2,067, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17847 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17847 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17847?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17847 is $904 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17847?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17847 have moved 46% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17847?
ZIP Code 17847 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 21°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17847 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17847's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.9 (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 →