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ZIP Code 17527

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17527

Juniper

ZIP Code 17527 is in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$324,900

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,094

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$324,900

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$4,249

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,250

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-8.3%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 17527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17527 is $324,900, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17527 is $4,249, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17527 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17527 is $1,250 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17527?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17527 have moved 41% over the past five years (-8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17527?
ZIP Code 17527 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17527's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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