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ZIP Code 18254

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18254

Juniper

ZIP Code 18254 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$158,000

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

696

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,000

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,308

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.8

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$1,449

Higher than 81%

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

37

Lower than 80%

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 18254: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18254?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18254 is $158,000, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18254?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18254 is $1,308, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18254 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18254 cost about 1.8× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18254?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18254 is $1,449 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18254?
ZIP Code 18254 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 18254 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18254's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37 (lower than 80% 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 →