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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
$86,767
Median income
$294,000
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,316. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $294,000 (29% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,546 monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 17022 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 17022?

42.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$44,316

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17022 ranks nationally

Elizabethtown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,767 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,953

Total Housing Units

12,477

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$294,000

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 17022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17022 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.