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ZIP Code 18256

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18256

Juniper

ZIP Code 18256 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$155,000

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.8

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

185

Median Age

49.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,000

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,327

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

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)

53.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

48

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.8

Lower than 89%

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 18256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18256 is $155,000, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18256 is $1,327, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18256 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18256?
ZIP Code 18256 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.8 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →