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ZIP Code 17878

Columbia, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17878

Juniper

ZIP Code 17878 is in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$214,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

69.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,488

Median Age

49

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,408

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,083

Higher than 65%

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

69.1

Near median

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 17878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17878 is $214,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17878 is $2,408, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17878 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17878 is $1,083 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17878?
ZIP Code 17878 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 17878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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