The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17020 sells for about $380,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $907 a month.
ZIP 17020 — Duncannon
The housing market in 17020 remains stable with moderate demand, supported by its proximity to the Harrisburg employment core. While price growth has flattened compared to previous years, the area continues to attract buyers looking for value and space. Current inventory levels and days-on-market suggest a balanced environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between rural living and access to the Harrisburg employment hub.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17020, 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Susquenita School District, which provides public education for the Duncannon region.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Susquehanna River valley; insurance availability remains stable.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Harrisburg employment core, with residential development focused on single-family construction.
Property taxes are levied by Perry County, the local municipality, and the Susquenita School District; rates are determined by local millage assessments.
Residents primarily commute via US-11 and US-15 toward Harrisburg, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features significant outdoor access including the Appalachian Trail, proximity to the Susquehanna River for boating, and local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents trending upward in line with the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan labor market, with significant employment in government, healthcare, and logistics.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-11 and US-15 serving as the primary arterial corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial infill.
Perry County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county levies, and municipal assessments.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums reflect regional exposure to weather-related hazards.
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.
Major hiking trail passing through the Duncannon area.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.