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ZIP Code 18403

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18403

Juniper

ZIP Code 18403 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$223,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,851

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$223,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,005

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.89

Near median

Median Rent

$953

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.8

Near median

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 18403: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18403?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18403 is $223,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18403?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18403 is $3,005, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18403 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18403 cost about 2.89× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18403?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18403 is $953 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18403?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18403 have moved 67% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18403?
ZIP Code 18403 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18403 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18403's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →