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ZIP Code 18221

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18221

Juniper

ZIP Code 18221 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$204,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

17.8

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

436

Median Age

33.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$870

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.87

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17.8

Lower than 92%

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 18221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18221 is $204,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18221 is $870, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18221 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18221?
ZIP Code 18221 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.8 (lower than 92% 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 →