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Selinsgrove, PA — ZIP 17870

Population: 14,490 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17870 (Selinsgrove, PA) is $252,087 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,100/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,087

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,087
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.1%
10-year appreciation
+34.2%
All-time peak (2014-03)
$283,627
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
$300,000
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-2.0%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,100/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch, Selinsgrove Area El Sch, Selinsgrove Area HS, Selinsgrove Area MS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MW Manufacturing (17.6 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
51.5°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
23.9 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
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,666
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,327

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (37 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Penn Valley Airport (SEG) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,556
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,654
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

ZIP 17870State medianUS median
Median home value$252,087$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market47 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,100/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,556$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 17870?
$252,087.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17870?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17870?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17870?
Typical rent: $1,100/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17870?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 17870 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17870?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17870?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17870?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17870?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17870 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17870?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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