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ZIP Code 18042

Northampton, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18042

Juniper

ZIP Code 18042 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$230,200

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

45,532

Median Age

34.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,200

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$3,555

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$1,356

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 18042: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18042?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18042 is $230,200, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18042 is $3,555, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18042 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18042 is $1,356 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18042?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18042 have moved 78% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18042?
ZIP Code 18042 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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