ZIP Code 17527
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Gap · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 6,080
- Median income
- $94,788
- Median home value
- $324,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.4%
- Land area
- 52.9 sq mi
115/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 17527 in Gap, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,080. The median household income is $94,788, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $324,900, 17% above the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.9 square miles in Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,080 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 17527 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17527 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 17527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17527 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 17527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,585
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 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?
2,035
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
$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 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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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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