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ZIP Code 18222

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18222

Juniper

ZIP Code 18222 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$241,000

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.2

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,789

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$241,000

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,013

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,610

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

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)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.2

Lower than 71%

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 18222: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18222?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18222 is $241,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18222?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18222 is $3,013, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18222 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18222 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18222?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18222 is $1,610 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18222?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18222 have moved 56% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18222?
ZIP Code 18222 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18222 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18222's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.2 (lower than 71% 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 →