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 Moderate-density area
- $103,942
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17516 (Conestoga, PA) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.0 in 2023 to 258.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,874. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $313,500 (38% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,293.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17516 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 17516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conestoga, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17516.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17516?
48.5
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$103,942
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$43,874
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17516 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Conestoga, 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)
$103,942 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
2,099housing units
2,099
Total Housing Units
2,029
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,500
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17516 vs 17551 →
ZIP 17516 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
61,973 residents
- 17551 10,857
Millersville (17551)
10,857 residents
- 17584 8,957
Willow Street (17584)
8,957 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17560 5,118
New Providence (17560)
5,118 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
- 17532 3,381
Holtwood (17532)
3,381 residents
- 17302 3,083
Airville (17302)
3,083 residents
- 17565 2,537
Pequea (17565)
2,537 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17516 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17516 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17565
Pequea (17565)
$125,313 median income
- 17584
Willow Street (17584)
$108,723 median income
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17582
Washington Boro (17582)
$100,263 median income
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17309
Brogue (17309)
$84,917 median income
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
$84,562 median income
- 17302
Airville (17302)
$82,200 median income
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
$77,084 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17516, 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 (4,496 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 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.
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