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ZIP Code 17936

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17936

Juniper

ZIP Code 17936 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.3

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

959

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,700

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,938

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.32

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

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

60.3

Lower than 56%

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 17936: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17936?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17936 is $122,700, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17936?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17936 is $1,938, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17936 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17936 cost about 1.32× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17936?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17936 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17936?
ZIP Code 17936 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 17936 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17936's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.3 (lower than 56% 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 →