The basics
Total Population
688
Median Age
37.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$275,000
Higher than 66%
Median Property Tax
$3,190
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.19
Higher than 77%
Median Rent
$948
Near median
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
53.1
Lower than 64%
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 17978: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17978?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 17978 is $275,000, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17978?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17978 is $3,190, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 17978 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 17978 cost about 4.19× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17978?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17978 is $948 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17978?
- ZIP Code 17978 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 17978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 17978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.1 (lower than 64% 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 →