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ZIP Code 18017

Northampton, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18017

Juniper

ZIP Code 18017 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$336,100

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,640

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$336,100

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$5,516

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.69

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,597

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40

Lower than 77%

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 18017: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18017?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18017 is $336,100, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18017?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18017 is $5,516, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18017 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18017 cost about 3.69× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18017?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18017 is $1,597 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18017?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18017 have moved 56% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18017?
ZIP Code 18017 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18017 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18017's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →