ZIP Code 17520
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East Petersburg · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,686
- Median income
- $93,235
- Median home value
- $265,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.9%
- Land area
- 4.8 sq mi
970/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
New York
ZIP code 17520 in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,686. The median household income is $93,235, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $265,700, 4% below the US average. 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,686 residents, producing a population density of 970 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17520 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17520 sits at $93,235 (20% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,126. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $265,700 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,362 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17520 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17520, East Petersburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,686
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
970
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17520?
46.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$93,235
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$47,126
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,228
Total Housing Units
2,212
Occupied Units
16
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$1,362
Median Rent
1967
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17520 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 177 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 196 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 221 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 244 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 263 |
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 143 business establishments in ZIP 17520, employing approximately 3,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,477,000.
143
Businesses
3,663
Employees
$229.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.6% |
| Information | 5 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.1% |
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 17520 vs 17606 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17606 | Lancaster, PA | 392 | 2.6 mi |
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 49,779 | 2.5 mi |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 6,045 | 3.6 mi |
| 17603 | Lancaster, PA | 61,973 | 5.9 mi |
| 17543 | Lititz, PA | 42,626 | 6.5 mi |
| 17554 | Mountville, PA | 7,525 | 5.7 mi |
| 17551 | Millersville, PA | 10,857 | 8.4 mi |
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 423 | 7.2 mi |
| 17545 | Manheim, PA | 21,256 | 6.8 mi |
| 17602 | Lancaster, PA | 52,452 | 7.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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