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ZIP Code 17509

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17509

Juniper

ZIP Code 17509 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$331,600

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,135

Median Age

27.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$331,600

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$4,701

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.29

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,057

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68%

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 17509: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17509?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17509 is $331,600, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17509?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17509 is $4,701, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17509 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17509 cost about 4.29× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17509?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17509 is $1,057 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17509?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17509 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17509?
ZIP Code 17509 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 24°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17509 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17509's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.8 (higher than 68% 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 →