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Walnutport, PA

Walnutport, PA.

Population: 8,488 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Walnutport, PA is $354,411 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 9 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$354,411

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$354,411
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$354,411
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
$325,000
Median list price
$337,450
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,839/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,482/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)
7.40%
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Lehigh El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Palmerton Zinc Pile (3.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
100
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,526
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,824

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (39 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Slatington Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, JEFFERSON LANSDALE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,104
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,707
Average weekly wage
$1,205
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,050

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

How it compares

WalnutportState medianUS median
Typical home value$354,411$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$325,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market9 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,104$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 Walnutport, PA?
$354,411.
What is the median sale price in Walnutport, PA?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Walnutport, PA?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Walnutport, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,839/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Walnutport, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Walnutport, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Walnutport, PA. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Walnutport, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walnutport, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walnutport, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Palmerton Zinc Pile, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Walnutport, PA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Walnutport, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Walnutport, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Walnutport, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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