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ZIP Code 17578

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17578

Juniper

ZIP Code 17578 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.6

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,504

Median Age

38.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$4,740

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.84

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$1,205

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-9.2%

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)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.6

Lower than 62%

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 17578: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17578?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17578 is $314,900, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17578?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17578 is $4,740, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17578 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17578 cost about 3.84× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17578?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17578 is $1,205 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17578?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17578 have moved 60% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17578?
ZIP Code 17578 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 27.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17578 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17578's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.6 (lower than 62% 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 →