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ZIP Code 18701

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18701

Juniper

ZIP Code 18701 is in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$203,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

67.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,294

Median Age

23.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$203,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$6,000

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.11

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$902

Near median

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)

45.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.2

Near median

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 18701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18701 is $203,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18701 is $6,000, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18701 cost about 6.11× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18701 is $902 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18701?
ZIP Code 18701 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 18701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →