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ZIP Code 18421

Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18421

Juniper

ZIP Code 18421 is in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$171,400

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,603

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$171,400

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,112

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$866

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.7%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-6.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

169

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

69.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68%

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 18421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18421 is $171,400, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18421 is $2,112, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18421 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18421 is $866 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18421?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18421 have moved 42% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18421?
ZIP Code 18421 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 75.3°F, winter lows around 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 69.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.9 (lower than 68% 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 →