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ZIP Code 18503

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18503

Juniper

ZIP Code 18503 is in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$267,200

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.9

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,629

Median Age

30.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$267,200

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,500

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.4

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,184

Higher than 71%

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)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.9

Lower than 75%

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 18503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18503 is $267,200, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18503 is $2,500, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18503 cost about 7.4× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18503 is $1,184 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18503?
ZIP Code 18503 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 18503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.9 (lower than 75% 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 →