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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17522

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA

Typical home value

$371,459[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.6%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+30.8%
vs metro
-8.4%
vs state
+59.1%
ZIP 17522 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17522 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17522 is worth $371,459 — 8.4% below the Lancaster, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,282 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,282[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,495[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
33,852[3]
Median household income
$74,828[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
7
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Ephrata SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ephrata Area SD

    1,357 students

  • Ephrata MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Ephrata Area SD

    607 students

  • Ephrata Intermediate Sch

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Ephrata Area SD

    569 students

  • Highland El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Ephrata Area SD

    466 students

  • Clay El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Ephrata Area SD

    374 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 yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$15,384

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$1,878
Loan principal$297,167
Down payment$74,292
Total interest paid$379,020

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 ratio2.00
Monthly cost to own$2,562
Monthly rent$1,282

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
93rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17522?
The typical home in 17522 is worth $371,459, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17522?
Home values in 17522 are up 4.6% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17522?
A typical home in 17522 rents for about $1,282 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 17522?
The effective property tax rate in 17522 is 1.2% — roughly $4,495 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17522?
ZIP code 17522 has a population of 33,852 and a median household income of $74,828.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Willow Street CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $375,773
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Elizabethtown, PA

    Typical home
    $363,482
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Mount Joy, PA

    Typical home
    $362,329
    Gross yield
  • East Petersburg, PA

    Typical home
    $361,266
    Gross yield
  • Reinholds CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $384,646
    Gross yield
  • Millersville, PA

    Typical home
    $357,565
    Gross yield
    5.4%

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