The basics
Total Population
18,827
Median Age
45.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$170,500
Median Property Tax
$2,004
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.83
Median Rent
$810
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
57%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-1.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
78.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
4.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
145.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
47.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
35.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
70
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 18603: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18603?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 18603 is $170,500, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18603?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18603 is $2,004, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 18603 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 18603 cost about 2.83× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18603?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18603 is $810 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18603?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 18603 have moved 57% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18603?
- ZIP Code 18603 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 18603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 18603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher than 56% 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 →