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ZIP Code 17602

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17602

Juniper

ZIP Code 17602 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$271,700

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.3

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

52,217

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$271,700

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$3,734

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.58

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,326

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-7%

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

52.3

Lower than 65%

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 17602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17602 is $271,700, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17602 is $3,734, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17602 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17602 is $1,326 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17602 have moved 56% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17602?
ZIP Code 17602 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 17602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.3 (lower than 65% 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 →