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ZIP Code 18240

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18240

Juniper

ZIP Code 18240 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$154,600

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.5

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,913

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,600

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,933

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$1,117

Higher than 67%

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)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.5

Lower than 57%

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 18240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18240 is $154,600, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18240 is $2,933, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18240 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18240 is $1,117 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18240?
ZIP Code 18240 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.5 (lower than 57% 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 →