The basics
Total Population
2,479
Median Age
39.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$219,000
Median Property Tax
$1,886
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.34
Median Rent
$793
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
34%
Recession Drop %
-9.9%
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
60.8
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 17938: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17938?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17938 is $219,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17938?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17938 is $1,886, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17938 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17938 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17938?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17938 is $793 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17938?
- ZIP Code 17938 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 17938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.8 (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 →