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ZIP Code 17961

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17961

Juniper

ZIP Code 17961 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$242,100

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.1

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 59%

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

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$953

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.5%

Higher than 71%

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

Lower than 71%

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 →