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ZIP Code 17557

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17557

Juniper

ZIP Code 17557 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$286,500

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.3

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,055

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$286,500

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,395

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,216

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

97.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.3

Higher than 56%

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 17557: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17557?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17557 is $286,500, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17557?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17557 is $3,395, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17557 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17557 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17557?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17557 is $1,216 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17557?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17557 have moved 62% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17557?
ZIP Code 17557 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.3 (higher than 56% 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 →