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ZIP Code 18216

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18216

Juniper

ZIP Code 18216 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$133,200

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

957

Median Age

51.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$133,200

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,301

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,246

Higher than 74%

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)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84%

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 18216: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18216?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18216 is $133,200, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18216?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18216 is $1,301, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18216 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18216 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18216?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18216 is $1,246 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18216?
ZIP Code 18216 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18216 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18216's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.4 (lower than 84% 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 →