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ZIP Code 17562

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17562

Juniper

ZIP Code 17562 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$390,600

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,373

Median Age

30.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$390,600

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$4,822

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,170

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

88

Higher than 82%

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 17562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17562 is $390,600, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17562 is $4,822, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17562 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17562?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17562 is $1,170 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17562?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17562 have moved 65% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17562?
ZIP Code 17562 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 17562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% 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 →