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ZIP Code 18218

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18218

Juniper

ZIP Code 18218 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$83,100

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

10.5

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,514

Median Age

35.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,100

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,949

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.4

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$843

Near median

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)

54.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

10.5

Lower than 94%

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 18218: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18218?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18218 is $83,100, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18218?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18218 is $1,949, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18218 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18218 cost about 1.4× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18218?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18218 is $843 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18218?
ZIP Code 18218 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 10.5 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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