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ZIP Code 17551

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17551

Juniper

ZIP Code 17551 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$287,900

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.8

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,753

Median Age

23.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$287,900

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$4,456

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.19

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,485

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.8

Lower than 86%

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 17551: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17551?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17551 is $287,900, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17551?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17551 is $4,456, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17551 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17551 cost about 4.19× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17551?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17551 is $1,485 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17551?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17551 have moved 57% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17551?
ZIP Code 17551 averages 54.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17551 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17551's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.8 (lower than 86% 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 →