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ZIP Code 18250

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18250

Juniper

ZIP Code 18250 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$99,700

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.9

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,137

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,700

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,051

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.53

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$1,279

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

-11%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

42.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.9

Lower than 90%

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 18250: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18250?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18250 is $99,700, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18250?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18250 is $2,051, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18250 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18250 cost about 1.53× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18250?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18250 is $1,279 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18250?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18250 have moved 63% over the past five years (-11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18250?
ZIP Code 18250 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18250 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18250's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.9 (lower than 90% 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 →