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ZIP Code 18617

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18617

Juniper

ZIP Code 18617 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$83,400

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.9

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,791

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,400

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$1,348

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.59

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$800

Lower than 60%

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

36.9

Lower than 80%

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 18617: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18617?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18617 is $83,400, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18617?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18617 is $1,348, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18617 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18617 cost about 1.59× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18617?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18617 is $800 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18617?
ZIP Code 18617 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 18617 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18617's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.9 (lower than 80% 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 →