East Earl, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17519
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,824
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $96,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $330,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Earl pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17519 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 17519 (East Earl, PA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.0 in 2023 to 273.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17519 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,824 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17519 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,250 (24% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,490. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $330,400 (45% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,524.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17519 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 17519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Earl, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17519.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 14
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 17519, East Earl, 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
6,824
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17519?
37.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
5.9%
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?
$96,250
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$39,490
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17519 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
East Earl, 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)
$96,250 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
2,718housing units
2,718
Total Housing Units
2,650
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,400
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,524
Median Rent
1979
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17519 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 184 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 193 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 231 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 256 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 273 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 17519, employing approximately 3,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,634,000.
159
Businesses
3,129
Employees
$152.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 17519 vs 17581 →
ZIP 17519 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
13,811 residents
- 19540
Mohnton (19540)
11,723 residents
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
7,525 residents
- 17519
East Earl (17519)
6,824 residents
- 17527
Gap (17527)
6,080 residents
- 19543
Morgantown (19543)
5,905 residents
- 17529 4,317
Gordonville (17529)
4,317 residents
- 17535 2,458
Kinzers (17535)
2,458 residents
- 19501 1,047
Adamstown (19501)
1,047 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17519 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17519 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
$116,429 median income
- 19543
Morgantown (19543)
$112,750 median income
- 19501
Adamstown (19501)
$110,179 median income
- 17535
Kinzers (17535)
$108,774 median income
- 19540
Mohnton (19540)
$100,000 median income
- 17519
East Earl (17519)
$96,250 median income
- 17527
Gap (17527)
$94,788 median income
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
$82,491 median income
- 17529
Gordonville (17529)
$80,050 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17519 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17581 | Terre Hill, PA | 951 | 1.9 mi |
| 17507 | Bowmansville, PA | 62 | 3.9 mi |
| 17555 | Narvon, PA | 7,525 | 3.3 mi |
| 17557 | New Holland, PA | 13,811 | 3.9 mi |
| 19501 | Adamstown, PA | 1,047 | 7.3 mi |
| 19540 | Mohnton, PA | 11,723 | 7.2 mi |
| 17527 | Gap, PA | 6,080 | 9.0 mi |
| 17535 | Kinzers, PA | 2,458 | 9.4 mi |
| 19543 | Morgantown, PA | 5,905 | 7.1 mi |
| 17529 | Gordonville, PA | 4,317 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17519, 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 (6,824 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 17519 in?
ZIP code 17519 (East Earl) 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 17519?
ZIP code 17519 in East Earl, PA has a population of 6,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17519?
The median household income in ZIP 17519 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17519?
The median home value in ZIP 17519 is $330,400, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17519 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17519?
ZIP code 17519 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 3,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17519 are: Construction (38), Manufacturing (24), Retail trade (24). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17519?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17519 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 17519?
In ZIP code 17519, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 17519?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17519 is 20.6 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 17519?
In ZIP code 17519, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17519 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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