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ZIP Code 18656

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18656

Juniper

ZIP Code 18656 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$233,000

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

15

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,066

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$233,000

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,613

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.03

Near median

Median Rent

$1,010

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-3.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

46

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

15

Lower than 93%

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 18656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18656 is $233,000, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18656 is $2,613, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18656 cost about 3.03× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18656?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18656 is $1,010 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18656?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18656 have moved 47% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18656?
ZIP Code 18656 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 15 (lower than 93% 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 →