The basics
Total Population
3,171
Median Age
43.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$73,900
Lower than 88%
Median Property Tax
$1,182
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.09
Lower than 87%
Median Rent
$1,034
Higher than 62%
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
60.4
Lower than 56%
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 17970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17970 is $73,900, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17970 is $1,182, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17970 cost about 1.09× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17970 is $1,034 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17970?
- ZIP Code 17970 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 17970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.4 (lower than 56% 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 →