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ZIP Code 17547

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17547

Juniper

ZIP Code 17547 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$270,600

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.9

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,210

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$270,600

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$3,728

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,242

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.54%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

46.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.9

Lower than 78%

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 17547: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17547?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17547 is $270,600, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17547?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17547 is $3,728, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17547 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17547 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17547?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17547 is $1,242 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17547?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17547 have moved 54% over the past five years (-0.54% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17547?
ZIP Code 17547 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 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17547 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17547's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.9 (lower than 78% 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 →