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ZIP Code 18224

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18224

Juniper

ZIP Code 18224 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$130,400

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.4

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,031

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$130,400

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,581

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.87

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$986

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.2%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

23.4

Lower than 89%

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 18224: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18224?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18224 is $130,400, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18224?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18224 is $1,581, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18224 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18224 cost about 1.87× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18224?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18224 is $986 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18224?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18224 have moved 66% over the past five years (-3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18224?
ZIP Code 18224 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 18224 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18224's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.4 (lower than 89% 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 →