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New providence, PA — ZIP 17560

Population: 5,460 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17560 (New providence, PA) is $426,370 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $364,990 after a median 24 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,370

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,370
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$426,370
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$364,990
Median list price
$148,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Providence El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
UGI Columbia Gas Plant (16.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
108
Days with Moderate air quality
243
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
321

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,560
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,197

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, First State National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Hideaway Ultralightport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lancaster Airport (LNS) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
UPMC LITITZ, LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-502 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,813
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
231,089
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
677

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

How it compares

ZIP 17560State medianUS median
Median home value$426,370$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$364,990$254,900$325,000
Median days on market24 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,813$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 median home value in ZIP 17560?
$426,370.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17560?
$364,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17560?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17560?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17560?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17560?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17560?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17560?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17560?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17560 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17560?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17560?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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