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ZIP 17303

Population: 395 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 17303 is $194,900. Homes sell for a median $326,000 after a median 24 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,900

Median home value (Census)

24

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$194,900

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$326,000
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,063/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,957/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
4
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shriver's Corner (5.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
Annual snowfall
27.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,520
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Catoctin Mountain Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Schulteis Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
33
Hospitals include
MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES, FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
66.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,282
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17303State medianUS median
Median sale price$326,000—$325,000
Median days on market24 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$3,282—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 17303?
$194,900 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17303?
$326,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17303?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17303?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,354/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 17303 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 17303. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17303?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17303?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 17303 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17303?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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