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ZIP Code 18640

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18640

Juniper

ZIP Code 18640 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$147,500

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.9

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,581

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,500

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,695

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.42

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$959

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

38.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.9

Lower than 67%

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 18640: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18640?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18640 is $147,500, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18640?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18640 is $2,695, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18640 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18640 cost about 2.42× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18640?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18640 is $959 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18640?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18640 have moved 60% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18640?
ZIP Code 18640 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 45.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18640 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18640's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.9 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →