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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17557

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA

Typical home value

$417,219[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+46.9%
vs metro
+2.9%
vs state
+78.7%
ZIP 17557 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17557 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17557 is worth $417,219 — 2.9% above the Lancaster, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#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
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,271[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
15,055[3]
Median household income
$82,491[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Garden Spot SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Eastern Lancaster County SD

    914 students

  • New Holland Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Eastern Lancaster County SD

    528 students

  • Garden Spot MS

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Eastern Lancaster County SD

    392 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$2,110
Loan principal$333,775
Down payment$83,444
Total interest paid$425,712

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$2,812
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
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17557?
The typical home in 17557 is worth $417,219, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17557?
Home values in 17557 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 17557?
The effective property tax rate in 17557 is 1.0% — roughly $4,271 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17557?
ZIP code 17557 has a population of 15,055 and a median household income of $82,491.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • PA

    Typical home
    $415,869
    Gross yield
  • Georgetown CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $414,258
    Gross yield
  • Refton CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $420,523
    Gross yield
  • Conestoga CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $411,968
    Gross yield
  • Quarryville, PA

    Typical home
    $424,583
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Conestoga CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $408,920
    Gross yield

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