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ZIP Code 17501

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17501

Juniper

ZIP Code 17501 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$258,900

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,614

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,900

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,800

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.31

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,174

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.4%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90%

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 17501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17501 is $258,900, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17501 is $3,800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17501 cost about 3.31× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17501 is $1,174 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17501 have moved 60% over the past five years (6.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17501?
ZIP Code 17501 averages 53.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22 (lower than 90% 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 →