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Berwick, PA — ZIP 18603

Population: 18,827 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 18603 (Berwick, PA) is $215,240 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,000 after a median 59 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 inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,240

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,240
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.3%
10-year appreciation
+49.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$215,240
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
$212,000
Median list price
$209,950
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
15

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
Salem El Sch, Berwick Area HS, Berwick Area MS, West Berwick El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Safety Light Corporation (7.7 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
36.6 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
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,927
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,229

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (38 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Seesholtz Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BERWICK HOSPITAL CENTER
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)
+84 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
56.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,004
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,090
Average weekly wage
$914
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

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

How it compares

ZIP 18603State medianUS median
Median home value$215,240$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$212,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market59 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,100/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,004$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 18603?
$215,240.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 18603?
$212,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 18603?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 18603?
Typical rent: $1,100/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 18603?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 18603 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 18603?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 18603?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 18603?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 18603?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 18603 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 18603?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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