The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17006 sells for about $312,861, or $180 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,022 a month.
ZIP 17006 — Blain
The housing market in 17006 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation consistent with the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area. Demand remains driven by local buyers seeking rural residential properties, though the market is tempered by limited local economic growth and longer commute times. Figures for this ZIP are supplemented by regional metro data where specific ZCTA-level metrics were unavailable.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to the Harrisburg employment core.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.2% · poverty 12.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17006, Perry County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area remain consistent with national averages for similar semi-rural and suburban settings.
Schools serving the 17006 area are primarily managed by the West Perry School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural population of Perry County.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the Susquehanna River tributaries and typical mid-Atlantic wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle employment hub, with local growth in 17006 remaining modest and largely residential in nature.
Property taxes are levied by Perry County, the local township, and the West Perry School District; rates are determined by local millage assessments on property values.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to Harrisburg or Carlisle, with travel times often exceeding 30-45 minutes due to the rural geography.
The area features access to state forest lands and rural outdoor recreation, including hiking and fishing, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area, with major sectors including government, healthcare, and logistics.
Transportation is heavily reliant on highway corridors like US-11 and PA-74 for access to the regional employment centers.
Development is primarily low-density residential with no major commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported for this specific ZIP.
Perry County utilizes a traditional assessment system based on historical property values with periodic reassessments.
Parcels are subject to West Perry School District taxes and standard county/township levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though rural locations may face higher costs due to fire protection ratings.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.