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ZIP Code 18651

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18651

Juniper

ZIP Code 18651 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.1

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,703

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,600

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$1,748

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.32

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$951

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-9.8%

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

28.1

Lower than 86%

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 18651: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18651?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18651 is $97,600, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18651?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18651 is $1,748, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18651 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18651 cost about 2.32× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18651?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18651 is $951 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18651?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18651 have moved 69% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18651?
ZIP Code 18651 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 18651 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18651's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.1 (lower than 86% 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 →