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ZIP Code 18234

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18234

Juniper

ZIP Code 18234 is in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$232,700

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.4

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

616

Median Age

65.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,700

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,684

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.52

Higher than 96%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.4

Lower than 72%

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 18234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18234 is $232,700, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18234 is $1,684, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18234 cost about 7.52× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18234?
ZIP Code 18234 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.4 (lower than 72% 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 →