The basics
Total Population
6,740
Median Age
45.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$242,100
Median Property Tax
$3,404
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.55
Median Rent
$953
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
60%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.5%
Pandemic Gain %
40%
Recession Drop %
-11%
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)
50.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
46.1
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 17961: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17961?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17961 is $242,100, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17961?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17961 is $3,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17961 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17961 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17961?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17961 is $953 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17961?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17961 have moved 60% over the past five years (1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17961?
- ZIP Code 17961 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 21.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.1 (lower than 71% 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 →