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ZIP Code 17856

Union, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17856

Juniper

ZIP Code 17856 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$197,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,167

Median Age

46.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,398

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.16

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$900

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

0.27%

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

74

Higher than 61%

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 17856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17856 is $197,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17856 is $2,398, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17856 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17856 is $900 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17856?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17856 have moved 35% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17856?
ZIP Code 17856 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 17856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74 (higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →