Elizabethtown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17022
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,602
- 208/sq mi High-density area
- $86,767
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabethtown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 208
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17022 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17022 (Elizabethtown, PA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.7 in 2023 to 250.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17022 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 29,602 residents across 142.5 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,767 (11% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,316. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,000 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,546.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17022 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17022
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethtown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17022.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17022, Elizabethtown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,602
Population
142.5
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17022?
42.8
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$86,767
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$44,316
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17022 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Elizabethtown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,767 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,953housing units
12,953
Total Housing Units
12,477
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,000
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,546
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17022 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 168 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 250 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 537 business establishments in ZIP 17022, employing approximately 9,638 people with a combined annual payroll of $453,328,000.
537
Businesses
9,638
Employees
$453.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 71 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17022 vs 17570 →
ZIP 17022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
29,602 residents
- 17057
Middletown (17057)
21,329 residents
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
20,218 residents
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
17,831 residents
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
16,972 residents
- 17547 7,378
Marietta (17547)
7,378 residents
- 17502 2,464
Bainbridge (17502)
2,464 residents
- 17550 790
Maytown (17550)
790 residents
- 17570 291
Rheems (17570)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17022 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
$97,683 median income
- 17078
Palmyra (17078)
$93,135 median income
- 17547
Marietta (17547)
$92,199 median income
- 17570
Rheems (17570)
$90,833 median income
- 17022
Elizabethtown (17022)
$86,767 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17057
Middletown (17057)
$73,407 median income
- 17033
Hershey (17033)
$72,945 median income
- 17502
Bainbridge (17502)
$72,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17022 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17570 | Rheems, PA | 291 | 3.3 mi |
| 17550 | Maytown, PA | 790 | 6.4 mi |
| 17547 | Marietta, PA | 7,378 | 6.7 mi |
| 17041 | Lawn, PA | 213 | 5.0 mi |
| 17502 | Bainbridge, PA | 2,464 | 5.5 mi |
| 17033 | Hershey, PA | 16,972 | 7.5 mi |
| 17010 | Campbelltown, PA | 182 | 7.8 mi |
| 17057 | Middletown, PA | 21,329 | 6.4 mi |
| 17078 | Palmyra, PA | 20,218 | 8.4 mi |
| 17552 | Mount Joy, PA | 17,831 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17022, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,602 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17022 in?
ZIP code 17022 (Elizabethtown) is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17022?
ZIP code 17022 in Elizabethtown, PA has a population of 29,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17022?
The median household income in ZIP 17022 is $86,767, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17022?
The median home value in ZIP 17022 is $294,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17022 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17022?
ZIP code 17022 has 537 business establishments employing approximately 9,638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17022 are: Other services (except public administration) (79), Construction (71), Retail trade (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17022?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17022 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17022?
In ZIP code 17022, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17022?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17022 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17022?
In ZIP code 17022, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17022 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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