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ZIP Code 17881

Northumberland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17881

Juniper

ZIP Code 17881 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$120,000

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.5

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,479

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,000

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,375

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$697

Lower than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.5

Lower than 81%

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 17881: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17881?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17881 is $120,000, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17881?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17881 is $1,375, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17881 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17881 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17881?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17881 is $697 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17881?
ZIP Code 17881 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17881 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17881's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.5 (lower than 81% 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 →