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ZIP Code 17872

Northumberland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17872

Juniper

ZIP Code 17872 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$81,800

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,894

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$81,800

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,012

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.68

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57%

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 17872: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17872?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17872 is $81,800, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17872?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17872 is $1,012, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17872 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17872 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17872?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17872 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17872?
ZIP Code 17872 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17872 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17872's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.7 (higher than 57% 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 →