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ZIP Code 17980

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17980

Juniper

ZIP Code 17980 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$149,600

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.1

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,342

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$149,600

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,404

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.1

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$841

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.77%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

72.1

Higher than 59%

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 17980: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17980?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17980 is $149,600, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17980?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17980 is $1,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17980 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17980 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17980?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17980 is $841 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17980?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17980 have moved 59% over the past five years (0.77% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17980?
ZIP Code 17980 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 17980 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17980's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.1 (higher than 59% 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 →