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ZIP Code 18512

Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18512

Juniper

ZIP Code 18512 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$176,100

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.5

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,986

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$176,100

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$2,339

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.72

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$911

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.7%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

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

34.5

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 18512: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18512?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18512 is $176,100, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18512?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18512 is $2,339, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18512 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18512 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18512?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18512 is $911 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18512?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18512 have moved 58% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18512?
ZIP Code 18512 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 18512 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18512's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.5 (lower than 82% 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 →