Lititz, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17543
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,626
- 237/sq mi High-density area
- $97,435
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lititz pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 237
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17543 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 17543 (Lititz, PA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.8 in 2023 to 266.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17543 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 42,626 residents across 179.6 square miles, a density of 237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17543 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,435 (25% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,588. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,400 (53% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,440.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17543 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 17543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lititz, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17543.
- Construction
Construction
146 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
131 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
114 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 17543, Lititz, 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
42,626
Population
179.6
Area (sq mi)
237
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17543?
43.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.5%
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?
$97,435
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$55,588
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17543 ranks nationally
Lititz, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$97,435 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US 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
18,819housing units
18,819
Total Housing Units
18,263
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,400
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,440
Median Rent
1988
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17543 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 176 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 198 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 233 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 246 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 266 |
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 1,026 business establishments in ZIP 17543, employing approximately 19,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,116,325,000.
1,026
Businesses
19,486
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 146 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 131 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 3.4% |
| Information | 19 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 17543 vs 17606 →
ZIP 17543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
49,779 residents
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
42,626 residents
- 17522
Ephrata (17522)
32,483 residents
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
21,256 residents
- 17073 5,271
Newmanstown (17073)
5,271 residents
- 17520 4,686
East Petersburg (17520)
4,686 residents
- 17501 4,307
Akron (17501)
4,307 residents
- 17088 823
Schaefferstown (17088)
823 residents
- 17508 423
Brownstown (17508)
423 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17543 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17088
Schaefferstown (17088)
$113,933 median income
- 17508
Brownstown (17508)
$104,597 median income
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
$102,435 median income
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
$97,435 median income
- 17520
East Petersburg (17520)
$93,235 median income
- 17073
Newmanstown (17073)
$91,452 median income
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
$84,704 median income
- 17501
Akron (17501)
$78,182 median income
- 17522
Ephrata (17522)
$74,828 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17543 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17606 | Lancaster, PA | 392 | 5.0 mi |
| 17088 | Schaefferstown, PA | 823 | 8.0 mi |
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 49,779 | 7.7 mi |
| 17501 | Akron, PA | 4,307 | 5.5 mi |
| 17520 | East Petersburg, PA | 4,686 | 6.5 mi |
| 17545 | Manheim, PA | 21,256 | 6.9 mi |
| 17522 | Ephrata, PA | 32,483 | 7.0 mi |
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 423 | 6.1 mi |
| 17073 | Newmanstown, PA | 5,271 | 8.5 mi |
| 17039 | Kleinfeltersville, PA | 37 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17543, 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 (42,626 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 17543 in?
ZIP code 17543 (Lititz) 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 17543?
ZIP code 17543 in Lititz, PA has a population of 42,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17543?
The median household income in ZIP 17543 is $97,435, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17543?
The median home value in ZIP 17543 is $348,400, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17543 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17543?
ZIP code 17543 has 1,026 business establishments employing approximately 19,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17543 are: Construction (146), Other services (except public administration) (131), Retail trade (116). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17543?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17543 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 17543?
In ZIP code 17543, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 17543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17543 is 23.3 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 17543?
In ZIP code 17543, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17543 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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