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ZIP Code 18088

Northampton, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18088

Juniper

ZIP Code 18088 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$252,700

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.6

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,488

Median Age

50

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$252,700

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$4,104

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$1,331

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

26.6

Lower than 87%

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 18088: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18088?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18088 is $252,700, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18088?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18088 is $4,104, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18088 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18088 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18088?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18088 is $1,331 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18088?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18088 have moved 57% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18088?
ZIP Code 18088 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 18088 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18088's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.6 (lower than 87% 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 →