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ZIP Code 18509

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18509

Juniper

ZIP Code 18509 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$183,700

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.2

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,055

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$183,700

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,607

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,039

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

-14%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-9.4%

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

32.2

Lower than 83%

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 18509: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18509?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18509 is $183,700, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18509?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18509 is $3,607, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18509 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18509 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18509?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18509 is $1,039 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18509?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18509 have moved 42% over the past five years (-14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18509?
ZIP Code 18509 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 18509 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18509's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.2 (lower than 83% 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 →