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ZIP Code 17601

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17601

Juniper

ZIP Code 17601 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$354,400

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.6

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

56,382

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$354,400

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$4,393

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,552

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-9%

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

51.6

Lower than 66%

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 17601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17601 is $354,400, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17601 is $4,393, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17601 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17601 is $1,552 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17601 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17601?
ZIP Code 17601 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 17601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.6 (lower than 66% 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 →