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ZIP Code 17540

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17540

Juniper

ZIP Code 17540 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$339,200

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

10,728

Median Age

37.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$339,200

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$4,149

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.69

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,441

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near median

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 17540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17540 is $339,200, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17540 is $4,149, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17540 cost about 3.69× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17540 is $1,441 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17540?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17540 have moved 60% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17540?
ZIP Code 17540 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 17540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →