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ZIP Code 17953

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17953

Juniper

ZIP Code 17953 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$122,800

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.6

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

426

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,800

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,833

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.64

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$638

Lower than 72%

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

30.6

Lower than 84%

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 17953: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17953?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17953 is $122,800, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17953?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17953 is $1,833, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17953 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17953 cost about 1.64× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17953?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17953 is $638 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17953?
ZIP Code 17953 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 17953 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17953's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.6 (lower than 84% 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 →