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 Moderate-density area
- $64,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $381,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,088. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $381,900 (68% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $727.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17518 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 17518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drumore, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17518.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17518?
37.8
Median Age
60.0%
Male
40.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$64,875
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,088
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17518 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Drumore, 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)
$64,875 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
467housing units
467
Total Housing Units
429
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,900
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17518 vs 17532 →
ZIP 17518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17566
Quarryville (17566)
12,019 residents
- 17314
Delta (17314)
5,929 residents
- 17560
New Providence (17560)
5,118 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
- 21918 4,284
Conowingo (21918)
4,284 residents
- 17563 3,849
Peach Bottom (17563)
3,849 residents
- 17532 3,381
Holtwood (17532)
3,381 residents
- 17565 2,537
Pequea (17565)
2,537 residents
- 21160 2,408
Whiteford (21160)
2,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17518 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17518 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
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17314
Delta (17314)
$96,047 median income
- 17563
Peach Bottom (17563)
$94,167 median income
- 21918
Conowingo (21918)
$84,587 median income
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
$84,562 median income
- 17566
Quarryville (17566)
$78,108 median income
- 17518
Drumore (17518)
$64,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17518, 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 (1,355 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 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.
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