The basics
Total Population
11,826
Median Age
41.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$169,600
Median Property Tax
$2,415
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.47
Median Rent
$920
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
46%
Appreciation 1yr %
-5.8%
Pandemic Gain %
35%
Recession Drop %
-8.4%
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)
48.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
30.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
56.3
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 17972: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17972?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17972 is $169,600, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17972?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17972 is $2,415, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17972 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17972 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17972?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17972 is $920 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17972?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 17972 have moved 46% over the past five years (-5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17972?
- ZIP Code 17972 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 30.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 17972 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17972's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.3 (lower than 61% 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 →