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ZIP Code 17976

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17976

Juniper

ZIP Code 17976 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$55,200

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.2

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,916

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$55,200

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$1,027

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.96

Lower than 88%

Median Rent

$1,024

Higher than 61%

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

34.2

Lower than 82%

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 17976: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17976?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17976 is $55,200, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17976?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17976 is $1,027, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17976 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17976 cost about 0.96× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17976?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17976 is $1,024 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17976?
ZIP Code 17976 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 17976 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17976's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.2 (lower than 82% 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 →