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ZIP Code 17981

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17981

Juniper

ZIP Code 17981 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$92,700

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.7

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,468

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$92,700

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,199

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.27

Lower than 86%

Median Rent

$869

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

15%

Recession Drop %

-6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.7

Lower than 58%

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 17981: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17981?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17981 is $92,700, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17981?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17981 is $1,199, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17981 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17981 cost about 1.27× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17981?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17981 is $869 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17981?
ZIP Code 17981 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.7 (lower than 58% 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 →