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Gap, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17527

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

6,080
115/sq mi
$94,788
Median income
$324,900
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gap pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
115
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17527 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,080 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17527 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,788 (22% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,585. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $324,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17527 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 17527

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gap, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17527.

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 17527, Gap, 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

6,080

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17527?

36.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$94,788

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$36,585

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17527 ranks nationally

Gap, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,788 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,035

Total Housing Units

1,995

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$324,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,250

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17527 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 182
2021 +6.0% 193
2022 +13.0% 218
2023 +13.3% 246
2024 +13.3% 279

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 17527, employing approximately 3,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,098,000.

239

Businesses

3,619

Employees

$153.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 75 31.4%
Retail trade 34 14.2%
Manufacturing 26 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 24 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.2%
Wholesale trade 9 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 2.9%
Finance and insurance 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 17527 vs 17535 →

ZIP 17527 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 17527 ranks #5 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 17527 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 17527 ranks #6 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
17535 Kinzers, PA 2,458 2.5 mi
19310 Atglen, PA 3,066 5.6 mi
19365 Parkesburg, PA 7,006 5.0 mi
17529 Gordonville, PA 4,317 5.9 mi
17562 Paradise, PA 4,464 5.7 mi
17555 Narvon, PA 7,525 7.6 mi
17509 Christiana, PA 4,664 7.4 mi
17519 East Earl, PA 6,824 9.0 mi
19367 Pomeroy, PA 171 6.8 mi
17557 New Holland, PA 13,811 7.3 mi

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Pop: 49,779
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Pop: 42,626
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Pop: 32,483
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Gap, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17527 in? ▼
ZIP code 17527 (Gap) 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 17527? ▼
ZIP code 17527 in Gap, PA has a population of 6,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17527? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17527 is $94,788, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17527? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17527 is $324,900, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17527? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17527 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17527? ▼
ZIP code 17527 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 3,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17527? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17527 are: Construction (75), Retail trade (34), Manufacturing (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17527? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17527 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 17527? ▼
In ZIP code 17527, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 17527? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17527 is 25.3 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 17527? ▼
In ZIP code 17527, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17527? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17527 is 7.1% 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.