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ZIP Code 18201

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18201

Juniper

ZIP Code 18201 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$153,200

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

87%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.3

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,067

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$153,200

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,915

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,090

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

87%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

83%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.3

Lower than 91%

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 18201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18201 is $153,200, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18201 is $1,915, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18201 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18201 is $1,090 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18201 have moved 87% over the past five years (8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18201?
ZIP Code 18201 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.3 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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