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ZIP Code 18202

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18202

Juniper

ZIP Code 18202 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$212,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,755

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,310

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.84

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,125

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

74%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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

34.4

Lower than 82%

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 18202: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18202?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18202 is $212,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18202?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18202 is $2,310, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18202 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18202 cost about 3.84× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18202?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18202 is $1,125 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18202?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18202 have moved 67% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18202?
ZIP Code 18202 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 18202 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18202's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.4 (lower than 82% 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 →