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U.S. ZIP Code · PA17837

Union County

Typical home value

$327,562[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.3%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+5.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.3%
vs metro
vs state
+40.3%
ZIP 17837 location in PA
Location of ZIP 17837 in PA

Price history

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

The typical home in 17837 is worth $327,562. Over the past year, values have risen 7.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,609 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,609[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,234[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
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 Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
18,403[3]
Median household income
$88,975[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-123[5]
Moved in
883
Moved out
1,006

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Lewisburg HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lewisburg Area SD

    550 students

  • Kelly El Sch

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Lewisburg Area SD

    543 students

  • Donald H Eichhorn MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lewisburg Area SD

    428 students

  • Linntown El Sch

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Lewisburg Area SD

    263 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$19,305

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$1,656
Loan principal$262,050
Down payment$65,512
Total interest paid$334,230

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 ratio1.42
Monthly cost to own$2,281
Monthly rent$1,609

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 17837?
The typical home in 17837 is worth $327,562, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 17837?
Home values in 17837 are up 7.3% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 17837?
A typical home in 17837 rents for about $1,609 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 17837?
The effective property tax rate in 17837 is 1.3% — roughly $4,234 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 17837?
ZIP code 17837 has a population of 18,403 and a median household income of $88,975.

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