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 High-density area
- $94,788
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17527 (Gap, PA) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.4 in 2023 to 279.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,585. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 0.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,900 (43% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,250.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17527 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 17527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gap, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17527.
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Manufacturing 26
Manufacturing
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 19
Accommodation and food services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17527?
36.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$94,788
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$36,585
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17527 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Gap, 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)
$94,788 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,035housing units
2,035
Total Housing Units
1,995
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,900
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
13,811 residents
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
7,525 residents
- 19365
Parkesburg (19365)
7,006 residents
- 17519
East Earl (17519)
6,824 residents
- 17527
Gap (17527)
6,080 residents
- 17509 4,664
Christiana (17509)
4,664 residents
- 17562 4,464
Paradise (17562)
4,464 residents
- 17529 4,317
Gordonville (17529)
4,317 residents
- 19310 3,066
Atglen (19310)
3,066 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17527 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17527 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
- 17535
Kinzers (17535)
$108,774 median income
- 17562
Paradise (17562)
$108,462 median income
- 19365
Parkesburg (19365)
$104,728 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
- 19310
Atglen (19310)
$82,371 median income
- 17529
Gordonville (17529)
$80,050 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17527, 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 (6,080 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 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.
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