ZIP Code 17522
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Ephrata · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 32,483
- Median income
- $74,828
- Median home value
- $285,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 113.2 sq mi
287/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 17522 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania has a population of 32,483. The median household income is $74,828, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $285,200, 3% above the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.2 square miles in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 32,483 residents, producing a population density of 287 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 17522 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17522 sits at $74,828 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,240. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $285,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,240 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17522 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 17522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17522.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Construction
Construction
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 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 17522, Ephrata, 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
32,483
Population
113.2
Area (sq mi)
287
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17522?
38.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.7%
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?
$74,828
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$39,240
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 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?
14,050
Total Housing Units
13,813
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,240
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17522 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 171 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 191 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 220 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 250 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 258 |
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 950 business establishments in ZIP 17522, employing approximately 15,910 people with a combined annual payroll of $854,045,000.
950
Businesses
15,910
Employees
$854.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 148 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 122 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 68 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
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 17522 vs 17501 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17501 | Akron, PA | 4,307 | 2.0 mi |
| 17578 | Stevens, PA | 7,485 | 3.4 mi |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 9,791 | 5.3 mi |
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 423 | 4.2 mi |
| 17517 | Denver, PA | 15,391 | 5.4 mi |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 1,785 | 7.8 mi |
| 17581 | Terre Hill, PA | 951 | 6.5 mi |
| 17543 | Lititz, PA | 42,626 | 7.0 mi |
| 17576 | Smoketown, PA | 129 | 9.4 mi |
| 17557 | New Holland, PA | 13,811 | 7.1 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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