The basics
Total Population
4,530
Median Age
39.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$158,700
Median Property Tax
$2,641
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.59
Median Rent
$1,187
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
53%
Appreciation 1yr %
7.5%
Pandemic Gain %
31%
Recession Drop %
-13%
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
89.4
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 18642: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18642?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 18642 is $158,700, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18642?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18642 is $2,641, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 18642 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 18642 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18642?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18642 is $1,187 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18642?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 18642 have moved 53% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18642?
- ZIP Code 18642 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 18642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 18642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.4 (higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →