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ZIP Code 18641

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18641

Juniper

ZIP Code 18641 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$151,700

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.6

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,305

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$151,700

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,261

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$963

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

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

39.6

Lower than 77%

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 18641: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18641?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18641 is $151,700, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18641?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18641 is $2,261, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18641 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18641 cost about 2× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18641?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18641 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18641?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18641 have moved 44% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18641?
ZIP Code 18641 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 18641 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18641's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.6 (lower than 77% 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 →