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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17740

Lycoming County · Williamsport, PA

Typical home value

$219,155[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-22.9%
vs metro
-14.6%
vs state
-6.2%
ZIP 17740 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17740 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17740 is worth $219,155 — 14.6% below the Williamsport, PA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,690[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
12,017[3]
Median household income
$70,236[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+67[5]
Moved in
1,819
Moved out
1,752

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Jersey Shore Area SHS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jersey Shore Area SD

    686 students

  • Jersey Shore Area El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jersey Shore Area SD

    499 students

  • Jersey Shore Area MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Jersey Shore Area SD

    484 students

  • Avis El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jersey Shore Area SD

    246 students

  • Salladasburg El Sch

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Jersey Shore Area SD

    229 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$1,108
Loan principal$175,324
Down payment$43,831
Total interest paid$223,616

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$1,515
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
54th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
77th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17740?
The typical home in 17740 is worth $219,155, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17740?
Home values in 17740 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 17740?
The effective property tax rate in 17740 is 1.2% — roughly $2,690 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17740?
ZIP code 17740 has a population of 12,017 and a median household income of $70,236.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • South Williamsport, PA

    Typical home
    $212,907
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Montgomery, PA

    Typical home
    $228,631
    Gross yield
  • Williamsport, PA

    Typical home
    $198,179
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • PA

    Typical home
    $190,935
    Gross yield
  • Hughesville, PA

    Typical home
    $254,208
    Gross yield
  • PA

    Typical home
    $258,848
    Gross yield

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