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ZIP Code 18706

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18706

Juniper

ZIP Code 18706 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$138,300

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Lower than 71%

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

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$965

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.7%

Higher than 94%

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

Lower than 80%

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 →