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West sunbury, PA — ZIP 16061

Population: 2,564 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 16061 (West sunbury, PA) is $221,321 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 133 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,321

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

133

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,321
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+46.1%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$231,868
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$949,800
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
133 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Moniteau JSHS, Dassa McKinney El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Osborne Landfill (14.1 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)

Annual precipitation
45.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,511
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,063

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Waltman Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Venango Regional Airport (FKL) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITA, GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+677 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,225
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,391
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
931

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

How it compares

ZIP 16061State medianUS median
Median home value$221,321$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market133 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,225$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 16061?
$221,321.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 16061?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 16061?
Median days on market: 133 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 16061?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,200/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 16061?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 16061 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 16061?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 16061?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 16061?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 16061?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 16061 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 16061?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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