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ZIP Code 18237

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18237

Juniper

ZIP Code 18237 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$103,300

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,712

Median Age

34.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$103,300

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,231

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$992

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22.7

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 18237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18237 is $103,300, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18237 is $1,231, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18237 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18237 is $992 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18237?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18237 have moved 72% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18237?
ZIP Code 18237 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 18237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.7 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →