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ZIP Code 17579

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17579

Juniper

ZIP Code 17579 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$349,400

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.7

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,875

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$349,400

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$4,709

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.81

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,048

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-7.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

110.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.7

Higher than 77%

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 17579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17579 is $349,400, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17579 is $4,709, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17579 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17579 is $1,048 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17579 have moved 55% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17579?
ZIP Code 17579 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.7 (higher than 77% 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 →