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East York, PA — ZIP 17402

Population: 37,466 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 17402 (East York, PA) is $331,381 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,696/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,381

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$331,381
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$331,381
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
138
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,696/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$951/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,327/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,757/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,846/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Central York SD, Dallastown Area SD, Red Lion Area SD
Schools include
Stony Brook El Sch, York County Detention Center (YCDC), York Twp El Sch, Ore Valley El Sch, Locust Grove El Sch

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
86
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
East Mount Zion (3.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
4.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Highest AQI recorded (year)
116

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,997
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,457

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gettysburg National Military Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Gettysburg National Military Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Gilbert Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
OSS ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,060 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
38.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,284
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,668
Average weekly wage
$1,235
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,589

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17402State medianUS median
Typical home value$331,381$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market6 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,696/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,284$2,326$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 17402?
$331,381.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17402?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17402?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17402?
Typical rent: $1,696/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17402?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
Is ZIP 17402 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 17402. 86 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17402?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17402?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17402?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: East Mount Zion, 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 17402?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 17402 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17402?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17402?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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