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ZIP Code 17061

Dauphin, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17061

Juniper

ZIP Code 17061 is in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,100

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,842

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,100

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,417

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.99

Near median

Median Rent

$819

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-5.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54

Lower than 63%

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 17061: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17061?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17061 is $166,100, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17061?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17061 is $2,417, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17061 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17061 cost about 2.99× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17061?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17061 is $819 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17061?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17061 have moved 38% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17061?
ZIP Code 17061 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17061 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17061's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54 (lower than 63% 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 →