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ZIP Code 18229

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18229

Juniper

ZIP Code 18229 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$238,800

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.1

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,248

Median Age

48.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,800

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,867

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.57

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,022

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

85%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

68%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.1

Lower than 77%

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 18229: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18229?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18229 is $238,800, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18229?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18229 is $2,867, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18229 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18229 cost about 3.57× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18229?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18229 is $1,022 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18229?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18229 have moved 85% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18229?
ZIP Code 18229 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.1 (lower than 77% 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 →