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ZIP Code 17983

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17983

Juniper

ZIP Code 17983 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,541

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,728

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$835

Lower than 56%

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

62.1

Near median

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 17983: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17983?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17983 is $158,700, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17983?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17983 is $1,728, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17983 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17983 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17983?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17983 is $835 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17983?
ZIP Code 17983 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 17983 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17983's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →