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Jim thorpe, PA — ZIP 18229

Population: 9,248 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18229 (Jim thorpe, PA) is $283,613 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $311,700 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,525/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,613

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$283,613
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+110.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$283,613
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$311,700
Median list price
$287,450
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-10.9%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,525/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,839/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,482/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Jim Thorpe Area SD, Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Schools include
Jim Thorpe Area HS, L B Morris El Sch, Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Palmerton Zinc Pile (9.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 in
Annual snowfall
21.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,821
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,489

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (33 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+127 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,867
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,974
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
195

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 18229State medianUS median
Median home value$283,613$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$311,700$254,900$325,000
Median days on market17 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,525/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,867$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 18229?
$283,613.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18229?
$311,700.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18229?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18229?
Typical rent: $1,525/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 18229?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 18229 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18229?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 18229?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18229?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 18229?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 18229 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18229?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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