The basics
Total Population
2,701
Median Age
48.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$224,800
Median Property Tax
$2,355
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.98
Median Rent
$842
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
7.3%
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
65.4
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 17859: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17859?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17859 is $224,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17859?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17859 is $2,355, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17859 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17859 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17859?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17859 is $842 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17859?
- ZIP Code 17859 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 17859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →