PlainZIP

Drumore, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17518

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

1,355
37/sq mi
$64,875
Median income
$381,900
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drumore pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17518 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Drumore, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,355 residents across 36.6 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17518 reports a modest median household income of $64,875 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,088. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. Housing costs here run $381,900 for a typical home value (68% above the state average), with rent averaging $727 a month; 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17518 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drumore, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17518.

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 17518, Drumore, 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

1,355

Population

36.6

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17518?

37.8

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$64,875

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,088

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17518 ranks nationally

Drumore, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,875 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

467

Total Housing Units

429

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$381,900

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$727

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2022)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17518 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 – 203
2019 -15.8% 171
2020 +2.6% 176
2021 +1.4% 178
2022 +7.0% 191

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 17518, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,170,000.

19

Businesses

89

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 36.8%
Manufacturing 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 17518 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 17518 ranks #0 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 17518 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 17518 ranks #9 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
17532 Holtwood, PA 3,381 3.9 mi
17563 Peach Bottom, PA 3,849 4.7 mi
17314 Delta, PA 5,929 5.2 mi
17560 New Providence, PA 5,118 7.4 mi
21160 Whiteford, MD 2,408 7.4 mi
17565 Pequea, PA 2,537 7.6 mi
17566 Quarryville, PA 12,019 7.3 mi
21918 Conowingo, MD 4,284 9.7 mi
17516 Conestoga, PA 4,496 11.2 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
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Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Drumore, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17518 in? ▼
ZIP code 17518 (Drumore) 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 17518? ▼
ZIP code 17518 in Drumore, PA has a population of 1,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17518 is $64,875, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17518 is $381,900, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17518 is White at 99.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17518? ▼
ZIP code 17518 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17518 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17518 increased by 7.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 17518? ▼
In ZIP code 17518, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17518? ▼
In ZIP code 17518, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17518 is 11.4% 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.