Ephrata, PA 17522

Population 31,940

17522 is zip code located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The population is 31,940, making 17522 the largest zipcode in Ephrata and the 5th largest in Lancaster County.

There are 5 public schools in 17522 with an average Homefacts rating of B. , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 17522. Unemployment in 17522 is moderate.

Ephrata Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

35.27% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

86 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 17522, PA and 26 private schools. Homefacts rates 17522's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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28 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 17522.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    2%
  • Rented
    28.9%
  • Owned
    69.1%

3 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Ephrata, PA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ephrata, PA issued 139 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 139 permits, were issued for single family homes and 139 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $800
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,260
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

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Environmental Hazards

86 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Ephrata, PA has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Ephrata, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Ephrata, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.1°
  • February 32.55°
  • March 42.75°
  • April 52.48°
  • May 62.55°
  • June 71.32°
  • July 75.98°
  • August 72.68°
  • September 66.62°
  • October 53.57°
  • November 43.9°
  • December 34.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ephrata, PA

Earthquakes
Ephrata, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ephrata, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ephrata, PA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ephrata, PA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 17522: $55,337

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ephrata is 3.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.02%
White Collar - 54.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Joseph R. Pitts

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all