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ZIP Code 17055

Cumberland, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17055

Juniper

ZIP Code 17055 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$284,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.7

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,006

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$284,500

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$3,797

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.87

Near median

Median Rent

$1,446

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-5.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.7

Lower than 88%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 17055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17055 is $284,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17055 is $3,797, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17055 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17055 is $1,446 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17055?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17055 have moved 52% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17055?
ZIP Code 17055 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 85.4°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.7 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →