The basics
Total Population
16,387
Median Age
38.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$138,300
Median Property Tax
$2,240
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.36
Median Rent
$965
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
75%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.7%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-12%
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)
45.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
35.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
37
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 18706: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18706?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 18706 is $138,300, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18706?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18706 is $2,240, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 18706 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 18706 cost about 2.36× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18706?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18706 is $965 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18706?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 18706 have moved 75% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18706?
- ZIP Code 18706 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 18706 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 18706's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37 (lower than 80% 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 →