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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17547

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA

Typical home value

$313,506[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.4%
vs metro
-22.7%
vs state
+34.3%
ZIP 17547 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17547 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17547 is worth $313,506 — 22.7% below the Lancaster, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,721[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
9,210[3]
Median household income
$92,199[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Donegal Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Donegal SD

    801 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,585
Loan principal$250,805
Down payment$62,701
Total interest paid$319,888

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,241
Monthly rent

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
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
95th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17547?
The typical home in 17547 is worth $313,506, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17547?
Home values in 17547 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 17547?
The effective property tax rate in 17547 is 1.5% — roughly $4,721 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17547?
ZIP code 17547 has a population of 9,210 and a median household income of $92,199.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Maytown CDP, PA

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

    Typical home
    $312,295
    Gross yield
  • Lancaster, PA

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

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

    Typical home
    $295,050
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Bainbridge CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $342,332
    Gross yield

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