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ZIP Code 18634

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18634

Juniper

ZIP Code 18634 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$111,700

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.1

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,785

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$111,700

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,731

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.82

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$822

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-10%

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)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.1

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 18634: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18634?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18634 is $111,700, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18634?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18634 is $1,731, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18634 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18634 cost about 1.82× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18634?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18634 is $822 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18634?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18634 have moved 83% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18634?
ZIP Code 18634 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18634 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18634's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.1 (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 →