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ZIP Code 18504

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18504

Juniper

ZIP Code 18504 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$160,900

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,069

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,900

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,860

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$1,050

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.6%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

33.4

Lower than 82%

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 18504: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18504?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18504 is $160,900, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18504?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18504 is $2,860, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18504 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18504 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18504?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18504 is $1,050 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18504?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18504 have moved 63% over the past five years (-0.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18504?
ZIP Code 18504 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 18504 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18504's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.4 (lower than 82% 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 →