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Bushkill, PA — ZIP 18324

Population: 9,935 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 18324 (Bushkill, PA) is $268,515 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,923 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,000/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,515

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,515
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+191.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,766
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
$260,923
Median list price
$274,591
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
194
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
120
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,123/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,521/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,106/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/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)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Butz Landfill (19.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,610

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Blairstown Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER, CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+455 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,542
Mean commute to work
48 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,815
Average weekly wage
$787
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
167

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

How it compares

ZIP 18324State medianUS median
Typical home value$268,515$234,558$285,053
Median sale price$260,923$259,924$319,906
Median days on market50 days36 days48 days
Typical rent$2,000/mo$1,543/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$3,542$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 typical home value in ZIP 18324?
$268,515.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18324?
$260,923.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18324?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18324?
Typical rent: $2,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 18324?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is ZIP 18324 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 18324. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18324?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 18324?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18324?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 18324 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18324?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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