The basics
Total Population
1,445
Median Age
46.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$90,000
Lower than 85%
Median Property Tax
$1,563
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.72
Lower than 81%
Median Rent
$823
Lower than 57%
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 17959: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17959?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17959 is $90,000, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17959?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17959 is $1,563, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17959 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17959 cost about 1.72× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17959?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17959 is $823 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17959?
- ZIP Code 17959 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 17959 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17959'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 →