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ZIP Code 18424

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18424

Juniper

ZIP Code 18424 is in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$195,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

50.8

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,213

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,111

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,153

Higher than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.8

Lower than 67%

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 18424: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18424?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18424 is $195,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18424?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18424 is $3,111, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18424 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18424 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18424?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18424 is $1,153 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18424?
ZIP Code 18424 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 75.5°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18424 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18424's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.8 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →