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Denver, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17517

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

15,391
170/sq mi
$99,202
Median income
$296,700
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
170
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denver, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,391 residents across 90.6 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,202 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,047. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $296,700 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,224 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 17517 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 17517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17517.

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 17517, Denver, 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

15,391

Population

90.6

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17517?

39.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$99,202

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$41,047

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17517 ranks nationally

Denver, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,202 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,590

Total Housing Units

5,334

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$296,700

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,224

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17517 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 175
2021 +12.5% 197
2022 +17.7% 231
2023 +5.7% 245
2024 +5.7% 259

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 322 business establishments in ZIP 17517, employing approximately 7,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $470,473,000.

322

Businesses

7,216

Employees

$470.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 70 21.7%
Manufacturing 34 10.6%
Retail trade 32 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 27 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.6%
Wholesale trade 17 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 4.7%
Finance and insurance 12 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 17517 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 17517 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 17517 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 17517 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
17578 Stevens, PA 7,485 2.3 mi
17569 Reinholds, PA 5,448 2.6 mi
19501 Adamstown, PA 1,047 3.9 mi
17522 Ephrata, PA 32,483 5.4 mi
19551 Robesonia, PA 5,034 8.0 mi
19565 Wernersville, PA 8,531 7.2 mi
17039 Kleinfeltersville, PA 37 6.6 mi
17501 Akron, PA 4,307 7.1 mi
17507 Bowmansville, PA 62 6.9 mi
19608 Reading, PA 22,719 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

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Pop: 61,973
17602 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 52,452
17601 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
Lititz, PA
Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
Ephrata, PA
Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
Elizabethtown, PA
Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Denver, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17517 in? ▼
ZIP code 17517 (Denver) 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 17517? ▼
ZIP code 17517 in Denver, PA has a population of 15,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17517 is $99,202, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17517 is $296,700, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17517 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17517? ▼
ZIP code 17517 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 7,216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17517 are: Construction (70), Manufacturing (34), Retail trade (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17517 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 17517? ▼
In ZIP code 17517, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 17517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17517 is 22.1 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 17517? ▼
In ZIP code 17517, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17517 is 4.9% 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.