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ZIP Code 17985

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17985

Juniper

ZIP Code 17985 is in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,237

Median Age

54.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,728

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$825

Lower than 57%

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

49

Lower than 68%

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 17985: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17985?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17985 is $179,700, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17985?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17985 is $1,728, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17985 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17985 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17985?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17985 is $825 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17985?
ZIP Code 17985 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 17985 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17985's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49 (lower than 68% 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 →