The basics
Total Population
14,490
Median Age
41.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$236,800
Median Property Tax
$2,556
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.37
Median Rent
$973
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
42%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.7%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
3.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
127.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
29
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
83
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 17870: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17870?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17870 is $236,800, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17870?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17870 is $2,556, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17870 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17870 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17870?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17870 is $973 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17870?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17870 have moved 42% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17870?
- ZIP Code 17870 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% 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 →