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ZIP Code 18708

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 18708

Juniper

ZIP Code 18708 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$264,800

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.1

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,867

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,800

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,616

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.69

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,072

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

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

27.1

Lower than 87%

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 18708: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18708?
The median home value in ZIP Code 18708 is $264,800, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18708?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18708 is $3,616, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 18708 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 18708 cost about 2.69× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18708?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18708 is $1,072 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 18708?
Home prices in ZIP Code 18708 have moved 48% over the past five years (-4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18708?
ZIP Code 18708 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 18708 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 18708's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.1 (lower than 87% 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 →