Lancaster, PA Metro Area - Investment Guide

Metro Area • 40 Cities • 45 ZIP Codes

Avg Home Value $412,375
Avg Monthly Rent $1,403
Avg Cap Rate 2.72%
Avg Investability 3.0 ★
Cities 40
ZIP Codes 45

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🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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BALANCED MARKET
Lancaster, PA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
18 days
Average time to sell
Fast
11.5%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

Best ZIP codes in Lancaster, PA

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Cities in Lancaster, PA

Top ZIP Codes by Investability

ZIP Code City State Home Value Rent Cap Rate Rating
17508 Brownstown PA $390,388 $1,251 2.50% 3.0 ★
17536 Kirkwood PA $523,756 $1,017 1.51% 3.0 ★
17563 Peach Bottom PA $432,158 $1,440 2.60% 3.0 ★
17517 Denver PA $396,776 $1,525 3.00% 3.0 ★
17547 Marietta PA $313,506 $1,513 3.76% 3.0 ★
17578 Stevens PA $377,117 $1,134 2.35% 3.0 ★
17527 Gap PA $453,998 $1,359 2.33% 3.0 ★
17555 Narvon PA $460,763 $1,152 1.95% 3.0 ★
17584 Willow Street PA $384,264 $1,954 3.97% 3.0 ★
17022 Elizabethtown PA $366,420 $1,487 3.16% 3.0 ★
17529 Gordonville PA $498,859 $1,530 2.39% 3.0 ★
17557 New Holland PA $401,284 $1,300 2.53% 3.0 ★
17601 Lancaster PA $444,149 $1,970 3.46% 3.0 ★
17509 Christiana PA $401,371 $1,152 2.24% 3.0 ★
17538 Salunga PA $447,983 $1,134 1.97% 3.0 ★
17565 Pequea PA $415,007 $1,314 2.47% 3.0 ★
17518 Drumore PA $465,903 $1,170 1.96% 3.0 ★
17550 Maytown PA $313,687 $1,206 3.00% 3.0 ★
17579 Strasburg PA $434,536 $1,242 2.23% 3.0 ★
17519 East Earl PA $441,823 $1,521 2.69% 3.0 ★
17551 Millersville PA $357,565 $1,617 3.53% 3.0 ★
17581 Terre Hill PA $328,180 $1,134 2.70% 3.0 ★
17501 Akron PA $350,057 $1,545 3.44% 3.0 ★
17532 Holtwood PA $401,020 $1,134 2.21% 3.0 ★
17560 New Providence PA $406,390 $1,197 2.30% 3.0 ★
17602 Lancaster PA $324,401 $1,377 3.31% 3.0 ★
17512 Columbia PA $282,421 $1,248 3.45% 3.0 ★
17540 Leola PA $413,628 $1,622 3.06% 3.0 ★
17566 Quarryville PA $426,219 $1,709 3.13% 3.0 ★
17516 Conestoga PA $393,215 $1,278 2.54% 3.0 ★
17543 Lititz PA $467,038 $2,022 3.38% 3.0 ★
17569 Reinholds PA $388,178 $1,296 2.60% 3.0 ★
17520 East Petersburg PA $369,756 $1,485 3.13% 3.0 ★
17552 Mount Joy PA $362,329 $1,605 3.46% 3.0 ★
17582 Washington Boro PA $382,259 $1,431 2.92% 3.0 ★
17502 Bainbridge PA $347,279 $1,134 2.55% 3.0 ★
17535 Gap PA $493,539 $1,476 2.33% 3.0 ★
17562 Paradise PA $463,324 $1,215 2.05% 3.0 ★
17603 Lancaster PA $315,193 $1,470 3.64% 3.0 ★
17505 Leola PA $595,091 $1,926 2.52% 3.0 ★
17536 Kirkwood PA $497,902 $1,017 1.59% 3.0 ★
17563 Peach Bottom PA $414,420 $1,440 2.71% 3.0 ★
19501 Adamstown PA $320,481 $1,134 2.76% 3.0 ★
17517 Denver PA $374,092 $1,224 2.55% 3.0 ★
17545 Manheim PA $399,583 $1,695 3.31% 3.0 ★
17572 Ronks PA $504,668 $1,134 1.75% 3.0 ★
17522 Ephrata PA $378,723 $1,333 2.75% 3.0 ★
17554 Mountville PA $347,033 $1,404 3.16% 3.0 ★
17584 Willow Street PA $363,879 $1,834 3.93% 3.0 ★
17022 Elizabethtown PA $350,033 $1,240 2.76% 3.0 ★
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About Lancaster, PA Real Estate Market

The Lancaster, PA metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 40 cities and 45 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $412,375, with an average monthly rent of $1,403. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.