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ZIP Code 17968

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17968

Juniper

ZIP Code 17968 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$173,600

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

321

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,600

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,806

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.56

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.1

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 17968: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17968?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17968 is $173,600, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17968?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17968 is $1,806, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17968 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17968 cost about 1.56× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17968?
ZIP Code 17968 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17968 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17968's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.1 (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 →