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ZIP Code 17505

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

ZCTA 17505

Juniper

ZIP Code 17505 is in the highest 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 21% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 25% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$96,583

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.36×

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

78.9

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 17505, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The basics

Total Population

2,358

Median Age

20.6

Population Density

318.18

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$3,867

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.2%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,417

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.4

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

78.9

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 17505: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17505?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17505 is $3,867, an effective rate of 1.2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17505 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17505 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17505?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17505 is $1,417 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 17505?
ZIP Code 17505 has a population of 2,358, about 318.18 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 20.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17505?
ZIP Code 17505 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17505 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17505's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.9 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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