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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17512

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA

Typical home value

$295,050[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.9%
vs metro
-27.2%
vs state
+26.3%
ZIP 17512 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17512 in PA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 17512 is worth $295,050 — 27.2% below the Lancaster, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,398 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,398[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,975[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lancaster County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
18,148[3]
Median household income
$66,684[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lancaster County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-71[5]
Moved in
9,584
Moved out
9,655

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
2
High
1
  • Park El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Columbia Borough SD

    481 students

  • Columbia HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbia Borough SD

    363 students

  • Columbia MS Taylor Campus

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Columbia Borough SD

    209 students

  • Columbia MS Hill Campus

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Columbia Borough SD

    197 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$16,778

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,492
Loan principal$236,040
Down payment$59,010
Total interest paid$301,056

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$2,070
Monthly rent$1,398

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17512?
The typical home in 17512 is worth $295,050, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17512?
Home values in 17512 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17512?
A typical home in 17512 rents for about $1,398 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 17512?
The effective property tax rate in 17512 is 1.3% — roughly $3,975 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17512?
ZIP code 17512 has a population of 18,148 and a median household income of $66,684.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lancaster, PA

    Typical home
    $310,030
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Adamstown, PA

    Typical home
    $312,295
    Gross yield
  • Maytown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $313,506
    Gross yield
  • Maytown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $313,687
    Gross yield
  • Lancaster, PA

    Typical home
    $318,620
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Bainbridge CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $342,332
    Gross yield

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