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ZIP Code 18252

Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18252

Juniper

ZIP Code 18252 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$156,300

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.3

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,024

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,300

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,447

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.4

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$977

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

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)

54.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.3

Lower than 61%

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 18252: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18252?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18252 is $156,300, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18252?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18252 is $2,447, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18252 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18252 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18252?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18252 is $977 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18252?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18252 have moved 75% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18252?
ZIP Code 18252 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18252 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18252's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.3 (lower than 61% 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 →