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ZIP Code 18707

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18707

Juniper

ZIP Code 18707 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$301,200

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.1

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,689

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$301,200

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,638

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$868

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.2%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

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)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.1

Lower than 70%

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 18707: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18707?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18707 is $301,200, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18707?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18707 is $3,638, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18707 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18707 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18707?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18707 is $868 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18707?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18707 have moved 52% over the past five years (4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18707?
ZIP Code 18707 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 18707 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18707's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.1 (lower than 70% 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 →