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ZIP Code 17581

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17581

Juniper

ZIP Code 17581 is in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$285,200

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

180

Median Age

68.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$285,200

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$4,528

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$842

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74

Higher than 61%

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 17581: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17581?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17581 is $285,200, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17581?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17581 is $4,528, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17581?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17581 is $842 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17581?
ZIP Code 17581 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 17581 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17581's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74 (higher than 61% 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 →