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ZIP Code 17948

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17948

Juniper

ZIP Code 17948 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$55,100

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,188

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$55,100

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$907

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.15

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$916

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

48

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

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 17948: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17948?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17948 is $55,100, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17948?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17948 is $907, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17948 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17948 cost about 1.15× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17948?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17948 is $916 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17948?
ZIP Code 17948 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17948 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17948's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.5 (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 →