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ZIP Code 17960

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17960

Juniper

ZIP Code 17960 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 39% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$231,300

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,264

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$231,300

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$3,084

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.16

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$897

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.9

Near median

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 17960: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17960?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17960 is $231,300, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17960?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17960 is $3,084, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17960 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17960 cost about 3.16× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17960?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17960 is $897 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17960?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17960 have moved 64% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17960?
ZIP Code 17960 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17960 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17960's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →