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ZIP Code 18602

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18602

Juniper

ZIP Code 18602 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$412,700

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

628

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$412,700

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$5,500

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90%

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 18602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18602 is $412,700, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18602 is $5,500, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18602 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18602?
ZIP Code 18602 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22 (lower than 90% 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 →