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ZIP Code 17820

Columbia, Pennsylvania

FIPS 17820

Juniper

ZIP Code 17820 is in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$214,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

5,499

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,372

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.17

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$801

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.3%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

0.67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.3

Near median

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 17820: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 17820?
The median home value in ZIP Code 17820 is $214,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 17820?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 17820 is $2,372, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 17820 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 17820 cost about 3.17× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 17820?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 17820 is $801 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 17820?
Home prices in ZIP Code 17820 have moved 38% over the past five years (2.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 17820?
ZIP Code 17820 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 17820 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 17820's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →