PlainZIP

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
$84,562
Median income
$348,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,829. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $348,600 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $889 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17532 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 17532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holtwood, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17532.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17532?

40.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$37,829

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17532 ranks nationally

Holtwood, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,562 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,273

Total Housing Units

1,263

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$348,600

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17532 ranks #7 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 17532 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 17532 ranks #7 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
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

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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Holtwood, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.