The basics
Total Population
553
Median Age
40.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$340,000
Higher than 75%
Median Property Tax
$3,762
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.96
Near median
Median Rent
$1,418
Higher than 81%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
15.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
131.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
51.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.8
Higher than 72%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 18970: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 18970?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 18970 is $340,000, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 18970?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 18970 is $3,762, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 18970 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 18970 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 18970?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 18970 is $1,418 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 18970?
- ZIP Code 18970 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 18970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 18970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →