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ZIP Code 18661

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18661

Juniper

ZIP Code 18661 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$196,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19.7

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,759

Median Age

50.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$196,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,745

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,274

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.5%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

19.7

Lower than 91%

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 18661: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18661?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18661 is $196,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18661?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18661 is $2,745, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18661 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18661 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18661?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18661 is $1,274 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18661?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18661 have moved 54% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18661?
ZIP Code 18661 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 18661 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18661's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19.7 (lower than 91% 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 →