Holtwood, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17532
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,381
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,562
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holtwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17532 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 17532 (Holtwood, PA) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.0 in 2023 to 258.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17532 covers 54.9 square miles in Holtwood, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,381 residents on file, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17532 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,562 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,829. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 0.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,600 (53% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $889.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17532 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 17532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holtwood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17532.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Utilities 6
Utilities
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 17532, Holtwood, 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
3,381
Population
54.9
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17532?
40.4
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$84,562
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$37,829
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17532 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Holtwood, 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)
$84,562 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
1,273housing units
1,273
Total Housing Units
1,263
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,600
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$889
Median Rent
1987
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17532 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 179 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 203 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 226 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 230 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 259 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 17532, employing approximately 416 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,477,000.
56
Businesses
416
Employees
$19.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 41.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 17532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17566
Quarryville (17566)
12,019 residents
- 17584
Willow Street (17584)
8,957 residents
- 17314
Delta (17314)
5,929 residents
- 17560
New Providence (17560)
5,118 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
- 17563 3,849
Peach Bottom (17563)
3,849 residents
- 17532 3,381
Holtwood (17532)
3,381 residents
- 17302 3,083
Airville (17302)
3,083 residents
- 17565 2,537
Pequea (17565)
2,537 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17532 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17565
Pequea (17565)
$125,313 median income
- 17584
Willow Street (17584)
$108,723 median income
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17314
Delta (17314)
$96,047 median income
- 17563
Peach Bottom (17563)
$94,167 median income
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
$84,562 median income
- 17302
Airville (17302)
$82,200 median income
- 17566
Quarryville (17566)
$78,108 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17532 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17565 | Pequea, PA | 2,537 | 3.6 mi |
| 17518 | Drumore, PA | 1,355 | 3.9 mi |
| 17560 | New Providence, PA | 5,118 | 5.4 mi |
| 17314 | Delta, PA | 5,929 | 7.1 mi |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 8,957 | 7.5 mi |
| 17302 | Airville, PA | 3,083 | 6.5 mi |
| 21160 | Whiteford, MD | 2,408 | 10.2 mi |
| 17566 | Quarryville, PA | 12,019 | 7.9 mi |
| 17516 | Conestoga, PA | 4,496 | 7.3 mi |
| 17563 | Peach Bottom, PA | 3,849 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17532, 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 (3,381 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 17532 in?
ZIP code 17532 (Holtwood) 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 17532?
ZIP code 17532 in Holtwood, PA has a population of 3,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17532?
The median household income in ZIP 17532 is $84,562, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17532?
The median home value in ZIP 17532 is $348,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17532 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17532?
ZIP code 17532 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17532 are: Construction (23), Utilities (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17532 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 17532?
In ZIP code 17532, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 17532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17532 is 32.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17532?
In ZIP code 17532, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17532 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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