The basics
Total Population
2,993
Median Age
42
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$225,900
Near median
Median Property Tax
$2,533
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.54
Higher than 66%
Median Rent
$916
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
16.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
74.8
Higher than 63%
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 17853: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17853?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17853 is $225,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17853?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17853 is $2,533, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17853 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17853 cost about 3.54× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17853?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17853 is $916 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17853?
- ZIP Code 17853 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.8 (higher than 63% 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 →