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ZIP 17550

Population: 313 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 17550 is $318,103 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 4 days on market. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,103

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$318,103
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+82.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$318,103

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+42.1%
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,152/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,256/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,553/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,978/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,041/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabethtown Landfill (4.2 mi)

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
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
28.8 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,179
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,157

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (25 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Donegal Springs Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER, UMD UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER, VA MARYLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - PERRY POINT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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
1957
Housing built before 1970
64.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,301
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

How it compares

ZIP 17550State medianUS median
Typical home value$318,103—$288,527
Median sale price$385,000—$325,000
Median days on market4 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$5,301—$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 typical home value in ZIP 17550?
$318,103.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17550?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17550?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17550?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,553/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17550?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elizabethtown Landfill, 4.2 mi.
Is ZIP 17550 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17550?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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