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ZIP Code 18618

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18618

Juniper

ZIP Code 18618 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$244,300

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.2

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,570

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,300

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$3,567

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,381

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

24%

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)

45.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.2

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 18618: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18618?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18618 is $244,300, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18618?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18618 is $3,567, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18618 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18618 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18618?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18618 is $1,381 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18618?
ZIP Code 18618 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18618 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18618's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.2 (lower than 82% 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 →