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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17581

Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA

Typical home value

$342,673[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+20.6%
vs metro
-15.5%
vs state
+46.7%
ZIP 17581 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17581 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17581 is worth $342,673 — 15.5% below the Lancaster, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#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
180[3]
Median household income
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#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

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$1,733
Loan principal$274,138
Down payment$68,535
Total interest paid$349,648

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$2,361
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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17581?
The typical home in 17581 is worth $342,673, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17581?
Home values in 17581 are up 5.1% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bainbridge CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $342,332
    Gross yield
  • Mountville, PA

    Typical home
    $347,033
    Gross yield
  • Akron, PA

    Typical home
    $347,651
    Gross yield
  • Millersville, PA

    Typical home
    $357,565
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • East Petersburg, PA

    Typical home
    $361,266
    Gross yield
  • Mount Joy, PA

    Typical home
    $362,329
    Gross yield

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