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ZIP Code 18660

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18660

Juniper

ZIP Code 18660 is in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$206,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,137

Median Age

48

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,277

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$960

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.91%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66%

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 18660: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18660?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18660 is $206,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18660?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18660 is $2,277, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18660 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18660 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18660?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18660 is $960 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18660?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18660 have moved 36% over the past five years (0.91% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18660?
ZIP Code 18660 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18660 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18660's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.9 (lower than 66% 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 →