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ZIP Code 18072

Northampton, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18072

Juniper

ZIP Code 18072 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$253,100

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,938

Median Age

47.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,100

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$4,118

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,524

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81%

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 18072: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18072?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18072 is $253,100, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18072?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18072 is $4,118, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18072 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18072 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18072?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18072 is $1,524 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18072?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18072 have moved 59% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18072?
ZIP Code 18072 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18072 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18072's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.7 (lower than 81% 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 →