ZIP Code 17543
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Lititz · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 42,626
- Median income
- $97,435
- Median home value
- $348,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.9%
- Land area
- 179.6 sq mi
237/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
New York
ZIP code 17543 in Lititz, Pennsylvania has a population of 42,626. The median household income is $97,435, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $348,400, 25% above the US average. 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.6 square miles in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 42,626 residents, producing a population density of 237 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 17543 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17543 sits at $97,435 (25% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $55,588. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $348,400 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,440 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17543 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 17543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$55,588
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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