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Red Lion, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17356

York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,610
257/sq mi
$86,561
Median income
$240,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Red Lion 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 45%
home value, US ZIPs
257
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17356 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, with 21,610 residents across 84.2 square miles, a density of 257 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17356 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,561 (11% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,461. Local economic indicators show a 8.8% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $240,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,051 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17356, plus 6 more within York County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 17356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Lion, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17356.

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 17356, Red Lion, 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

21,610

Population

84.2

Area (sq mi)

257

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17356?

39.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$86,561

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$40,461

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17356 ranks nationally

Red Lion, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,561 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,273

Total Housing Units

9,109

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$240,500

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,051

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17356 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 159
2021 +11.6% 177
2022 +9.0% 193
2023 +10.0% 213
2024 +8.3% 230

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 346 business establishments in ZIP 17356, employing approximately 3,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $180,005,000.

346

Businesses

3,962

Employees

$180.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 59 17.1%
Retail trade 48 13.9%
Construction 40 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 35 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.4%
Finance and insurance 24 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.7%
Manufacturing 21 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.5%
Information 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 9 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 17356 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 17356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17356 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 17356 ranks #6 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
17366 Windsor, PA 5,499 2.8 mi
17313 Dallastown, PA 10,899 4.0 mi
17322 Felton, PA 6,012 3.8 mi
17363 Stewartstown, PA 9,413 8.8 mi
17317 East Prospect, PA 755 6.0 mi
17402 York, PA 36,360 5.9 mi
17407 York, PA 2,355 6.9 mi
17368 Wrightsville, PA 7,322 6.9 mi
17309 Brogue, PA 2,086 7.2 mi
17403 York, PA 39,042 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

17331 standard
Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
17403 standard
York, PA
Pop: 39,042
17402 standard
York, PA
Pop: 36,360
17404 standard
York, PA
Pop: 35,517
17315 standard
Dover, PA
Pop: 25,756
17408 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,507

Related Areas

York County Red Lion, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17356 in? ▼
ZIP code 17356 (Red Lion) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17356? ▼
ZIP code 17356 in Red Lion, PA has a population of 21,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17356 is $86,561, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17356 is $240,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17356 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17356? ▼
ZIP code 17356 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 3,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17356 are: Other services (except public administration) (59), Retail trade (48), Construction (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17356? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17356 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 17356? ▼
In ZIP code 17356, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 17356? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17356 is 25.6 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 17356? ▼
In ZIP code 17356, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17356 is 8.8% 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.