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ZIP 18202

Population: 13,755 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 18202 is $257,091 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,091

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,091
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+107.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$257,091

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,500
Median list price
$341,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-13.9%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$949/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,786/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hazleton Area SD, Hazleton Area Career Center
Schools include
Hazleton Area HS, West Hazleton El/MS, Maple Manor El/MS, Hazle Township Early Learning Center, Hazleton Area Career Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
8
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Valmont TCE (1.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.2 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
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,077
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,044

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Hazleton Municipal Airport (HZL) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,310
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

How it compares

ZIP 18202State medianUS median
Typical home value$257,091—$288,527
Median sale price$262,500—$325,000
Median days on market44 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,310—$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 typical home value in ZIP 18202?
$257,091.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18202?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18202?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18202?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
Is ZIP 18202 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 18202. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18202?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Valmont TCE, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 18202?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 18202 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18202?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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