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Christiana, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17509

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

4,664
70/sq mi
$77,238
Median income
$331,600
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Christiana pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17509 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17509 covers 66.8 square miles in Christiana, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,664 residents on file, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17509 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,238 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,798. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $331,600 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,057 monthly, and 63.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17509, plus 6 more within Lancaster 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 17509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Christiana, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17509.

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 17509, Christiana, 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

4,664

Population

66.8

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17509?

27.7

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$77,238

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$29,798

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17509 ranks nationally

Christiana, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,238 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,488

Total Housing Units

1,473

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$331,600

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,057

Median Rent

1975

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)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17509 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 171
2021 +8.8% 186
2022 +9.5% 204
2023 +15.9% 236
2024 +8.3% 256

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 17509, employing approximately 879 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,616,000.

125

Businesses

879

Employees

$43.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 26.4%
Manufacturing 25 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.2%
Retail trade 9 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.4%
Wholesale trade 7 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.4%

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 17509 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 17509 ranks #7 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 17509 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 17509 ranks #null 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
19310 Atglen, PA 3,066 3.7 mi
17535 Kinzers, PA 2,458 6.7 mi
17536 Kirkwood, PA 2,839 5.0 mi
17562 Paradise, PA 4,464 5.6 mi
17527 Gap, PA 6,080 7.4 mi
19330 Cochranville, PA 5,421 6.5 mi
17566 Quarryville, PA 12,019 6.8 mi
19365 Parkesburg, PA 7,006 6.7 mi
19363 Oxford, PA 17,055 9.0 mi
17579 Strasburg, PA 5,935 8.6 mi

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Related Areas

Lancaster County Christiana, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17509 in? ▼
ZIP code 17509 (Christiana) 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 17509? ▼
ZIP code 17509 in Christiana, PA has a population of 4,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17509? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17509 is $77,238, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17509? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17509 is $331,600, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17509? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17509 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17509? ▼
ZIP code 17509 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17509? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17509 are: Construction (33), Manufacturing (25), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17509? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17509 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 17509? ▼
In ZIP code 17509, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 17509? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17509 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17509? ▼
In ZIP code 17509, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17509? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17509 is 13.3% 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.