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ZIP Code 18255

Carbon, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18255

Juniper

ZIP Code 18255 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$189,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.6

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,223

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$189,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,844

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$925

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.6

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 18255: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18255?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18255 is $189,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18255?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18255 is $2,844, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18255 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18255 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18255?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18255 is $925 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18255?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18255 have moved 49% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18255?
ZIP Code 18255 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.6 (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 →