PlainZIP

Kirkwood, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17536

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

2,839
51/sq mi
$76,042
Median income
$339,200
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17536 covers 56.1 square miles in Kirkwood, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,839 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17536 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,042 (2% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,673. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. The typical home here is valued at $339,200 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,371 monthly, and 93.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17536 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 17536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirkwood, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17536.

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 17536, Kirkwood, 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

2,839

Population

56.1

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17536?

39.2

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$76,042

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$32,673

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17536 ranks nationally

Kirkwood, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,042 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,131

Total Housing Units

1,067

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$339,200

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,371

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

+18.2%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17536 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 167
2021 +7.7% 180
2022 +19.8% 216
2023 -2.3% 211
2024 +18.2% 249

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 40 business establishments in ZIP 17536, employing approximately 316 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,394,000.

40

Businesses

316

Employees

$14.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 22.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 20.0%
Manufacturing 7 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.0%
Retail trade 3 7.5%

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 17536 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 17536 ranks #0 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 17536 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 17536 ranks #null 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
19362 Nottingham, PA 5,815 6.4 mi
17566 Quarryville, PA 12,019 4.4 mi
17509 Christiana, PA 4,664 5.0 mi
17562 Paradise, PA 4,464 9.1 mi
19363 Oxford, PA 17,055 6.6 mi
17563 Peach Bottom, PA 3,849 8.2 mi
19310 Atglen, PA 3,066 8.3 mi
17579 Strasburg, PA 5,935 9.7 mi
19365 Parkesburg, PA 7,006 11.4 mi

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Pop: 61,973
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Pop: 52,452
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Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
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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 Kirkwood, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17536 in? ▼
ZIP code 17536 (Kirkwood) 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 17536? ▼
ZIP code 17536 in Kirkwood, PA has a population of 2,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17536 is $76,042, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17536 is $339,200, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17536 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17536? ▼
ZIP code 17536 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17536 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17536 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 17536? ▼
In ZIP code 17536, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 17536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17536 is 30.3 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 17536? ▼
In ZIP code 17536, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17536 is 11.9% 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.