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ZIP Code 18038

Northampton, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18038

Juniper

ZIP Code 18038 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$279,700

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,549

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,700

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$4,493

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,608

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

38.1

Lower than 79%

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 18038: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18038?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18038 is $279,700, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18038?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18038 is $4,493, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18038 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18038 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18038?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18038 is $1,608 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18038?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18038 have moved 53% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18038?
ZIP Code 18038 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 18038 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18038's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.1 (lower than 79% 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 →