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ZIP Code 17538

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17538

Juniper

ZIP Code 17538 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$299,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,314

Median Age

53.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$299,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,749

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.45

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,085

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-9.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85%

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 17538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17538 is $299,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17538 is $3,749, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17538 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17538 is $1,085 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17538?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17538 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17538?
ZIP Code 17538 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.2 (lower than 85% 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 →