PlainZIP

Conestoga, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17516

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

4,496
84/sq mi
$103,942
Median income
$313,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17516 covers 53.8 square miles in Conestoga, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,496 residents on file, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17516 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,942 (33% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,874. Local economic indicators show a 4.1% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $313,500 (38% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,293 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17516, 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 17516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conestoga, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17516.

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 17516, Conestoga, 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

4,496

Population

53.8

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17516?

48.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$103,942

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$43,874

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17516 ranks nationally

Conestoga, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,942 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,099

Total Housing Units

2,029

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$313,500

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,293

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17516 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 169
2021 +10.9% 187
2022 +15.4% 216
2023 +6.5% 230
2024 +12.3% 258

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 17516, employing approximately 1,213 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,071,000.

68

Businesses

1,213

Employees

$63.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 12 17.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 10.3%
Retail trade 6 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.4%

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 17516 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 17516 ranks #6 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 17516 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 17516 ranks #3 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
17551 Millersville, PA 10,857 2.7 mi
17565 Pequea, PA 2,537 3.7 mi
17603 Lancaster, PA 61,973 5.2 mi
17582 Washington Boro, PA 2,026 4.4 mi
17584 Willow Street, PA 8,957 6.0 mi
17309 Brogue, PA 2,086 6.2 mi
17554 Mountville, PA 7,525 7.4 mi
17302 Airville, PA 3,083 8.8 mi
17532 Holtwood, PA 3,381 7.3 mi
17560 New Providence, PA 5,118 8.1 mi

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Pop: 61,973
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Pop: 52,452
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Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
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Pop: 42,626
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Pop: 32,483
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Conestoga, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17516 in? ▼
ZIP code 17516 (Conestoga) 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 17516? ▼
ZIP code 17516 in Conestoga, PA has a population of 4,496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17516? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17516 is $103,942, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17516? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17516 is $313,500, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17516? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17516 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17516? ▼
ZIP code 17516 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 1,213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17516? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17516 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17516? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17516 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 17516? ▼
In ZIP code 17516, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 17516? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17516 is 30.0 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 17516? ▼
In ZIP code 17516, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17516? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17516 is 4.1% 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.