The basics
Total Population
2,344
Median Age
45.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$303,100
Median Property Tax
$4,099
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.64
Median Rent
$1,134
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
53%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.4%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
50
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
52.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
27.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
47.6
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 18053: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18053?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 18053 is $303,100, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18053?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18053 is $4,099, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 18053 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 18053 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18053?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18053 is $1,134 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18053?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 18053 have moved 53% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18053?
- ZIP Code 18053 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 18053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 18053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.6 (lower than 70% 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 →