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ZIP Code 17543

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17543

Juniper

ZIP Code 17543 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$348,400

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

45,912

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$348,400

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$4,413

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.58

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,440

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower 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 17543: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17543?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17543 is $348,400, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17543 is $4,413, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17543 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17543 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17543 is $1,440 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17543?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17543 have moved 63% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17543?
ZIP Code 17543 averages 53.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.5 (lower 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 →